Deuteronomy 31:3 bbe — The Lord your God, he will go over before you; he will send destruction on all those nations, and you will take their l…

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"The Lord your God, he will go over before you; he will send destruction on all those nations, and you will take their land as your heritage: and Joshua will go over at your head as the Lord has said."

— Deuteronomy 31:3, Bible in Basic English

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“The Lord thy God, he will go over before thee, and he will destroy these nations from before thee, and thou shalt possess them: and Joshua, he shall go over before thee, as the Lord hath said.”
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Deuteronomy 31 — Context

So Moses said all these things to Israel.

Then he said to them, I am now a hundred and twenty years old; I am no longer able to go out and come in: and the Lord has said to me, You are not to go over Jordan.

The Lord your God, he will go over before you; he will send destruction on all those nations, and you will take their land as your heritage: and Joshua will go over at your head as the Lord has said.

The Lord will do to them as he did to Sihon and to Og, the kings of the Amorites, and to their land, whom he put to destruction.

The Lord will give them up into your hands, and you are to do to them as I have given you orders.

Be strong and take heart, and have no fear of them: for it is the Lord your God who is going with you; he will not take away his help from you.

Deuteronomy 31:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 31:3 say?

Deuteronomy 31:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The Lord your God, he will go over before you; he will send destruction on all those nations, and you will take their land as your heritage: and Joshua will go over at your head as the Lord has said.”

Where is Deuteronomy 31:3 in the Bible?

Deuteronomy 31:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 31, verse 3.

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 31:3.

What translation should I read Deuteronomy 31:3 in?

Deuteronomy 31:3 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 31:3?

Deuteronomy 31:3 reads (BBE): “The Lord your God, he will go over before you; he will send destruction on all those nations, and you will take their land as your heritage: and Joshua will go over at your head as the Lord has said.” 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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