Exodus 23:27 nasb — "I will send My terror ahead of you, and throw into confusion all the people among whom you come, and I will make all y…

NASB

""I will send My terror ahead of you, and throw into confusion all the people among whom you come, and I will make all your enemies turn their backs to you."

— Exodus 23:27, NASB

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Exodus 23 — Context

24

"You shall not worship their gods, nor serve them, nor do according to their deeds; but you shall utterly overthrow them and break their sacred pillars in pieces.

25

"But you shall serve the LORD your God, and He will bless your bread and your water; and I will remove sickness from your midst.

26

"There shall be no one miscarrying or barren in your land; I will fulfill the number of your days.

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"I will send My terror ahead of you, and throw into confusion all the people among whom you come, and I will make all your enemies turn their backs to you.

28

"I will send hornets ahead of you so that they will drive out the Hivites, the Canaanites, and the Hittites before you.

29

"I will not drive them out before you in a single year, that the land may not become desolate and the beasts of the field become too numerous for you.

30

"I will drive them out before you little by little, until you become fruitful and take possession of the land.

Exodus 23:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 23:27 say?
Exodus 23:27 in the NASB reads: “"I will send My terror ahead of you, and throw into confusion all the people among whom you come, and I will make all your enemies turn their backs to you.”
Where is Exodus 23:27 in the Bible?
Exodus 23:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 23, verse 27.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 23:27.
What translation should I read Exodus 23:27 in?
Exodus 23:27 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 Exodus 23:27?
Exodus 23:27 reads (NASB): “"I will send My terror ahead of you, and throw into confusion all the people among whom you come, and I will make all your enemies turn their backs to 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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