Deuteronomy 31:5 kjv — And the Lord shall give them up before your face, that ye may do unto them according unto all the commandments which I…

King James Version

"And the Lord shall give them up before your face, that ye may do unto them according unto all the commandments which I have commanded you."

— Deuteronomy 31:5, King James Version

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Deuteronomy 31 — Context

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And he said unto them, I am an hundred and twenty years old this day; I can no more go out and come in: also the Lord hath said unto me, Thou shalt not go over this Jordan.

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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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And the Lord shall do unto them as he did to Sihon and to Og, kings of the Amorites, and unto the land of them, whom he destroyed.

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And the Lord shall give them up before your face, that ye may do unto them according unto all the commandments which I have commanded you.

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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.

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And Moses called unto Joshua, and said unto him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou must go with this people unto the land which the Lord hath sworn unto their fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit it.

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And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.

Deuteronomy 31:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 31:5 say?
Deuteronomy 31:5 in the King James Version reads: “And the Lord shall give them up before your face, that ye may do unto them according unto all the commandments which I have commanded you.”
Where is Deuteronomy 31:5 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 31:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 31, verse 5.
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 31:5.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 31:5 in?
Deuteronomy 31:5 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 31:5?
Deuteronomy 31:5 reads (KJV): “And the Lord shall give them up before your face, that ye may do unto them according unto all the commandments which I have commanded you.” 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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