Deuteronomy 31:6

4 And the LORD will do to them as He did to Sihon and Og, the kings of the Amorites, when He destroyed them along with their land.

5 The LORD will deliver them over to you, and you must do to them exactly as I have commanded you.

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.”

7 Then Moses called for Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their fathers to give them, and you shall give it to them as an inheritance.

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.”

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

Compare

BSB
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.”
KJV
Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
WEB
Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or scared of them, for the LORD your God himself is who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you.”
ASV
Be strong and of good courage, fear not, nor be affrighted at them: for Jehovah thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
DARBY
Be strong and courageous, fear them not, neither be afraid of them; for Jehovah thy God, he it is that goeth with thee; he will not leave thee, nor forsake thee.
BLB
Be strong and be of good courage. Fear not, nor be afraid of them, for YHWH your God [is] He who is going with you. He will not fail you and He will not forsake you.”
ÅB
Vær frimodige og sterke, frykt ikke og reddes ikke for dem! For Herren din Gud går selv med deg, han skal ikke slippe deg og ikke forlate deg.
OTB
Vær sterke og modige. Frykt ikke eller bli skremt av dem, for Herren din Gud går med deg; Han vil ikke forlate deg eller svikte deg.»
B1930
Vær frimodige og sterke, frykt ikke og reddes ikke for dem! For Herren din Gud går selv med dig, han skal ikke slippe dig og ikke forlate dig.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Short explanation

Be strong and courageous. The Lord your God goes with you himself, he will not leave you.

Context: Moses speaks to the people before he dies.

See also: Joshua 1:9

The explanation was written by an AI and has not yet been reviewed by a person. All explanations

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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  • Ephesians 6:10

    Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.

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  • Psalms 27:14

    Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!

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  • 1 Chronicles 28:20

    David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished.

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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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  • Luke 12:32

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

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  • 2 Timothy 2:1

    You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

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  • Psalms 27:1

    The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread?

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