Deuteronomy 7:22 net — He, the God who leads you, will expel the nations little by little. You will not be allowed to destroy them all at once…

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"He, the God who leads you, will expel the nations little by little. You will not be allowed to destroy them all at once lest the wild animals overrun you."

— Deuteronomy 7:22, NET Bible

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Deuteronomy 7 — Context

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the great judgments you saw, the signs and wonders, the strength and power by which he brought you out– thus the LORD your God will do to all the people you fear.

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Furthermore, the LORD your God will release hornets among them until the very last ones who hide from you perish.

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You must not tremble in their presence, for the LORD your God, who is present among you, is a great and awesome God.

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He, the God who leads you, will expel the nations little by little. You will not be allowed to destroy them all at once lest the wild animals overrun you.

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The LORD your God will give them over to you; he will throw them into a great panic until they are destroyed.

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He will hand over their kings to you and you will erase their very names from memory. Nobody will be able to resist you until you destroy them.

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You must burn the images of their gods, but do not covet the silver and gold that covers them so much that you take it for yourself and thus become ensnared by it; for it is abhorrent to the LORD your God.

Deuteronomy 7:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 7:22 say?
Deuteronomy 7:22 in the NET Bible reads: “He, the God who leads you, will expel the nations little by little. You will not be allowed to destroy them all at once lest the wild animals overrun you.”
Where is Deuteronomy 7:22 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 7:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 7, verse 22.
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 7:22.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 7:22 in?
Deuteronomy 7:22 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 7:22?
Deuteronomy 7:22 reads (NET): “He, the God who leads you, will expel the nations little by little. You will not be allowed to destroy them all at once lest the wild animals overrun 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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