Exodus 23:27 net — “I will send my terror before you, and I will alarm all the people whom you encounter; I will make all your enemies tur…

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"“I will send my terror before you, and I will alarm all the people whom you encounter; I will make all your enemies turn their backs to you."

— Exodus 23:27, NET Bible

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Exodus 23 — Context

24

“You must not bow down to their gods; you must not serve them or do according to their practices. Instead you must completely overthrow them and smash their standing stones to pieces.

25

You must serve the LORD your God, and he will bless your bread and your water, and I will remove sickness from your midst.

26

No woman will miscarry her young or be barren in your land. I will fulfill the number of your days.

27

“I will send my terror before you, and I will alarm all the people whom you encounter; I will make all your enemies turn their backs to you.

28

I will send hornets before you that will drive out the Hivite, the Canaanite, and the Hittite before you.

29

I will not drive them out before you in one year, lest the land become desolate and the wild animals multiply against you.

30

Little by little I will drive them out before you, until you become fruitful and inherit the land.

Exodus 23:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 23:27 say?
Exodus 23:27 in the NET Bible reads: ““I will send my terror before you, and I will alarm all the people whom you encounter; 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 (NET): ““I will send my terror before you, and I will alarm all the people whom you encounter; 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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