you shall not be afraid of them but you shall remember what the LORD your God did to Pharaoh and to all Egypt,
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Deuteronomy 7:18
What does Deuteronomy 7:18 mean?
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The verse doesn't just tell you to remember what God did in Egypt; it uses a Hebrew phrase that means "remembering, remember!" This emphasizes not just recalling facts, but actively, repeatedly, and purposefully bringing to mind God's past faithfulness as a direct tool to conquer present fear.
you shall not be afraid of them but you shall remember what the LORD your God did to Pharaoh and to all Egypt,
English Standard Version (ESV)
God has just commanded Israel to utterly destroy the nations living in Canaan, reminding them that this is a purification of the land and a necessary step to avoid spiritual corruption. Immediately following this intense command, this verse reassures the Israelites not to fear the formidable enemies they are about to face. It urges them to recall God's powerful deliverance from Egypt, emphasizing that the same God who defeated Pharaoh and the mightiest empire on earth is with them.
When faced with overwhelming odds, our first instinct can be fear. But God gives us a powerful antidote.
Deuteronomy 7:18 commands the Israelites, "you shall not be afraid of them but you shall remember what the LORD your God did to Pharaoh and to all Egypt." This isn't just a suggestion; it's a direct instruction on how to face daunting challenges.
The past triumphs of God aren't just historical footnotes; they are living proof of His ongoing ability to act.
The verse emphasizes remembering "what the LORD your God to Pharaoh and to all Egypt." The focus is on God's active, powerful intervention.
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yare · Hebrew Verb
The feeling of dread or terror; in a biblical context, often contrasted with the command to trust in God's power.
zakar · Hebrew Verb
The practice of calling to mind God's past redemptive acts to bolster present faith and obedience.
This passage speaks to remembering God's past deliverance when facing fear, as Moses told the Israelites, 'Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord.' It echoes the idea in Deuteronomy 7:18 that past acts of God should bolster courage in present trials.
Joshua 24:12This verse directly references God sending hornets ahead of Israel to drive out their enemies, just as He did to the Amorites, reminding the people of His supernatural power in conquest. This reinforces the memory of God's mighty deeds against Egypt as a source of confidence against future enemies.
Psalm 78:43This psalm recounts God's mighty deeds in Egypt, emphasizing that His power was demonstrated 'when he wrought his signs in Egypt and his wonders in the fields of Zoan.' This serves as a communal remembrance of God's intervention, similar to how Deuteronomy instructs Israel to recall His actions against Pharaoh.
Isaiah 43:16-17The prophet Isaiah reminds the people of God's past deliverance from the sea and the destruction of chariots and armies, drawing a parallel to the exodus from Egypt. This highlights how remembering God's powerful interventions is crucial for trusting Him in current situations.
1 Corinthians 10:13This New Testament passage assures believers that God will not allow them to be tempted beyond what they can bear and that He provides a way out. It connects to Deuteronomy 7:18 by framing 'temptations' or trials as opportunities where God's faithfulness, demonstrated in past deliverances like the exodus, will be seen.
gillDeuteronomy 7:18: "Thou shalt not be afraid of them: but shalt well remember what the LORD thy God did unto Pharaoh, and unto all Egypt;"
Thou shalt not be afraid of them,.... Neither on account of their number, nor their strength: but shall well remember what the Lord thy God did unto Pharaoh, and unto all Egypt; a people more numerous and potent than the Canaanites, among whom the Lord wrought such wonderful things by his power, which obliged them to let Israel go; and his power was now the s…
calvinDeuteronomy 7:16-26: "And thou shalt consume all the people which the LORD thy God shall deliver thee; thine eye shall have no pity upon them: neither shalt thou serve their gods; for that will be a snare unto thee."
The great temptations which thine eyes saw, and the signs, and the wonders, and the mighty hand, and the stretched out arm, whereby the LORD thy God brought thee out; so shall the LORD thy God do unto all the people of whom thou art afraid.
Probationum magnarum quas videru…
The verse doesn't just tell you to remember what God did in Egypt; it uses a Hebrew phrase that means "remembering, remember!" This emphasizes not just recalling facts, but actively, repeatedly, and purposefully bringing to mind God's past faithfulness as a direct tool to conquer present fear.
God has just commanded Israel to utterly destroy the nations living in Canaan, reminding them that this is a purification of the land and a necessary step to avoid spiritual corruption. Immediately following this intense command, this verse reassures the Israelites not to fear the formidable enemies they are about to face. It urges them to recall God's powerful deliverance from Egypt, emphasizing that the same God who defeated Pharaoh and the mightiest empire on earth is with them.
God has just commanded Israel to utterly destroy the nations living in Canaan, reminding them that this is a purification of the land and a necessary step to avoid spiritual corruption. Immediately following this intense command, this verse reassures the Israelites not to fear the formidable enemies they are about to face. It urges them to recall God's powerful deliverance from Egypt, emphasizing that the same God who defeated Pharaoh and the mightiest empire on earth is with them.
"you shall not be afraid of them but you shall remember what the LORD your God did to Pharaoh and to all Egypt," — The verse doesn't just tell you to remember what God did in Egypt; it uses a Hebrew phrase that means "remembering, remember!" This emphasizes not just recalling facts, but actively, repeatedly, an…
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