Deuteronomy 11:23 kjv — Then will the Lord drive out all these nations from before you, and ye shall possess greater nations and mightier than…

King James Version

"Then will the Lord drive out all these nations from before you, and ye shall possess greater nations and mightier than yourselves."

— Deuteronomy 11:23, King James Version

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Deuteronomy 11 — Context

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And thou shalt write them upon the door posts of thine house, and upon thy gates:

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That your days may be multiplied, and the days of your children, in the land which the Lord sware unto your fathers to give them, as the days of heaven upon the earth.

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For if ye shall diligently keep all these commandments which I command you, to do them, to love the Lord your God, to walk in all his ways, and to cleave unto him;

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Then will the Lord drive out all these nations from before you, and ye shall possess greater nations and mightier than yourselves.

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Every place whereon the soles of your feet shall tread shall be yours: from the wilderness and Lebanon, from the river, the river Euphrates, even unto the uttermost sea shall your coast be.

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There shall no man be able to stand before you: for the Lord your God shall lay the fear of you and the dread of you upon all the land that ye shall tread upon, as he hath said unto you.

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Behold, I set before you this day a blessing and a curse;

Deuteronomy 11:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 11:23 say?
Deuteronomy 11:23 in the King James Version reads: “Then will the Lord drive out all these nations from before you, and ye shall possess greater nations and mightier than yourselves.”
Where is Deuteronomy 11:23 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 11:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 11, verse 23.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 11:23.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 11:23 in?
Deuteronomy 11:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 11:23?
Deuteronomy 11:23 reads (KJV): “Then will the Lord drive out all these nations from before you, and ye shall possess greater nations and mightier than yourselves.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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