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Deuteronomy 1:21

19 And just as the LORD our God had commanded us, we set out from Horeb and went toward the hill country of the Amorites, through all the vast and terrifying wilderness you have seen. When we reached Kadesh-barnea,

20 I said: “You have reached the hill country of the Amorites, which the LORD our God is giving us.

See, the LORD your God has placed the land before you. Go up and take possession of it as the LORD, the God of your fathers, has told you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”

22 Then all of you approached me and said, “Let us send men ahead of us to search out the land and bring us word of what route to follow and which cities to enter.”

23 The plan seemed good to me, so I selected twelve men from among you, one from each tribe.

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BSB
See, the LORD your God has placed the land before you. Go up and take possession of it as the LORD, the God of your fathers, has told you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”
KJV
Behold, the LORD thy God hath set the land before thee: go up and possess it, as the LORD God of thy fathers hath said unto thee; fear not, neither be discouraged.
WEB
Behold, the LORD your God has set the land before you. Go up, take possession, as the LORD the God of your fathers has spoken to you. Don’t be afraid, neither be dismayed.”
ASV
Behold, Jehovah thy God hath set the land before thee: go up, take possession, as Jehovah, the God of thy fathers, hath spoken unto thee; fear not, neither be dismayed.
DARBY
Behold, Jehovah thy God hath set the land before thee: go up, take possession, as Jehovah the God of thy fathers hath said unto thee; fear not, neither be dismayed.
BLB
See, YHWH your God has set before you the land. Go up, possess [it], as YHWH, God of your fathers, has spoken to you. Do not be afraid or be discouraged.”
ÅB
Se, Herren din Gud har gitt landet i din vold; dra opp og innta det, som Herren, dine fedres Gud, har tilsagt deg! Frykt ikke og vær ikke redd!
OTB
Se, Herren deres Gud har lagt landet foran dere; gå opp og ta det i eie, slik som Herren, deres fedres Gud, har talt til dere. Vær ikke redde eller motløse.'
B1930
Se, Herren din Gud har gitt landet i din vold; dra op og innta det, som Herren, dine fedres Gud, har tilsagt dig! Frykt ikke og vær ikke redd!

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Joshua 1:9

    Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

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  • Hebrews 13:6

    So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

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  • Psalms 46:1

    God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.

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  • Numbers 14:8–9

    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.

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  • Numbers 13:30

    Then Caleb quieted the people before Moses and said, “We must go up and take possession of the land, for we can certainly conquer it!”

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  • Luke 12:32

    Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.

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  • Psalms 46:7

    The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah

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  • Isaiah 41:10

    Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness.

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