Deuteronomy 7:20 asv — Moreover Jehovah thy God will send the hornet among them, until they that are left, and hide themselves, perish from be…

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"Moreover Jehovah thy God will send the hornet among them, until they that are left, and hide themselves, perish from before thee. "

— Deuteronomy 7:20, American Standard Version

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Deuteronomy 7 — Context

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If thou shalt say in thy heart, These nations are more than I; how can I dispossess them?

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thou shalt not be afraid of them: thou shalt well remember what Jehovah thy God did unto Pharaoh, and unto all Egypt;

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the great trials which thine eyes saw, and the signs, and the wonders, and the mighty hand, and the outstretched arm, whereby Jehovah thy God brought thee out: so shall Jehovah thy God do unto all the peoples of whom thou art afraid.

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Moreover Jehovah thy God will send the hornet among them, until they that are left, and hide themselves, perish from before thee.

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Thou shalt not be affrighted at them; for Jehovah thy God is in the midst of thee, a great God and a terrible.

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And Jehovah thy God will cast out those nations before thee by little and little: thou mayest not consume them at once, lest the beasts of the field increase upon thee.

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But Jehovah thy God will deliver them up before thee, and will discomfit them with a great discomfiture, until they be destroyed.

Deuteronomy 7:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 7:20 say?
Deuteronomy 7:20 in the American Standard Version reads: “Moreover Jehovah thy God will send the hornet among them, until they that are left, and hide themselves, perish from before thee. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 7:20 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 7:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 7, verse 20.
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 7:20.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 7:20 in?
Deuteronomy 7:20 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 7:20?
Deuteronomy 7:20 reads (ASV): “Moreover Jehovah thy God will send the hornet among them, until they that are left, and hide themselves, perish from before thee. ” 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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