Numbers 14:9

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⁷ and said to the whole congregation of Israel, “The land we passed through and explored is an exceedingly good land.

⁸ If the LORD delights in us, He will bring us into this land, a land flowing with milk and honey, and He will give it to us.

Only do not rebel against the LORD, and do not be afraid of the people of the land, for they will be like bread for us. Their protection has been removed, and the LORD is with us. Do not be afraid of them!”

¹⁰ But the whole congregation threatened to stone Joshua and Caleb. Then the glory of the LORD appeared to all the Israelites at the Tent of Meeting.

¹¹ And the LORD said to Moses, “How long will this people treat Me with contempt? How long will they refuse to believe in Me, despite all the signs I have performed among them?

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB: Only do not rebel against the LORD, and do not be afraid of the people of the land, for they will be like bread for us. Their protection has been removed, and the LORD is with us. Do not be afraid of them!”
KJV: Only rebel not ye against the LORD, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defence is departed from them, and the LORD is with us: fear them not.
WEB: Only don’t rebel against the LORD, neither fear the people of the land; for they are bread for us. Their defense is removed from over them, and the LORD is with us. Don’t fear them.”
ASV: Only rebel not against Jehovah, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defence is removed from over them, and Jehovah is with us: fear them not.
DARBY: only rebel not against Jehovah; and fear not the people of the land; for they shall be our food. Their defence is departed from them, and Jehovah is with us: fear them not.
BLB: Only against YHWH do not rebel—you⁺—nor fear the people of the land, for they [are] our bread. Their protection has departed from them, and YHWH [is] with us. Do not fear them!”

ÅB: Sett dere bare ikke opp mot Herren og vær ikke redde for folket i det land, for vi skal fortære dem som det var brød; deres vern er veket fra dem, og Herren er med oss, vær ikke redde for dem!
OTB: Bare gjør ikke opprør mot Herren. Frykt ikke folkene i landet, for de vil bli vårt bytte. Deres beskyttelse er borte, og Herren er med oss. Frykt dem ikke.”
B1930: Sett eder bare ikke op mot Herren og vær ikke redde for folket i det land, for vi skal fortære dem som det var brød; deres vern er veket fra dem, og Herren er med oss, vær ikke redde for dem!

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

Deuteronomy 7:18
But do not be afraid of them. Be sure to remember what the LORD your God did to Pharaoh and all Egypt:
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Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”
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Romans 8:31
What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
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Deuteronomy 31:8
The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”
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Psalms 74:14
You crushed the heads of Leviathan; You fed him to the creatures of the desert.
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Numbers 24:8
God brought him out of Egypt with strength like a wild ox, to devour hostile nations and crush their bones, to pierce them with arrows.
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2 Chronicles 32:8
With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.
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2 Chronicles 20:17
You need not fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out and face them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you.’”
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