Deuteronomy 7:21 kjva — Thou shalt not be affrighted at them: for the Lord thy God is among you, a mighty God and terrible.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Thou shalt not be affrighted at them: for the Lord thy God is among you, a mighty God and terrible."

— Deuteronomy 7:21, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Deuteronomy 7 — Context

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Thou shalt not be afraid of them: but shalt well remember what the Lord thy God did unto Pharaoh, and unto all Egypt;

19

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.

20

Moreover the Lord thy God will send the hornet among them, until they that are left, and hide themselves from thee, be destroyed.

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Thou shalt not be affrighted at them: for the Lord thy God is among you, a mighty God and terrible.

22

And the Lord thy God will put 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 the Lord thy God shall deliver them unto thee, and shall destroy them with a mighty destruction, until they be destroyed.

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And he shall deliver their kings into thine hand, and thou shalt destroy their name from under heaven: there shall no man be able to stand before thee, until thou have destroyed them.

Deuteronomy 7:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 7:21 say?
Deuteronomy 7:21 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Thou shalt not be affrighted at them: for the Lord thy God is among you, a mighty God and terrible.”
Where is Deuteronomy 7:21 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 7:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 7, verse 21.
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 7:21.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 7:21 in?
Deuteronomy 7:21 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 7:21?
Deuteronomy 7:21 reads (KJVA): “Thou shalt not be affrighted at them: for the Lord thy God is among you, a mighty God and terrible.” 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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