Exodus 23:28 bbe — I will send hornets before you, driving out the Hivite and the Canaanite and the Hittite before your face.

Bible in Basic English

"I will send hornets before you, driving out the Hivite and the Canaanite and the Hittite before your face."

— Exodus 23:28, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 23 — Context

25

And give worship to the Lord your God, who will send his blessing on your bread and on your water; and I will take all disease away from among you.

26

All your animals will give birth without loss, not one will be without young in all your land; I will give you a full measure of life.

27

I will send my fear before you, putting to flight all the people to whom you come; all those who are against you will go in flight, turning their backs before you.

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I will send hornets before you, driving out the Hivite and the Canaanite and the Hittite before your face.

29

I will not send them all out in one year, for fear that their land may become waste, and the beasts of the field be increased overmuch against you.

30

Little by little I will send them away before you, till your numbers are increased and you take up your heritage in the land.

31

I will let the limits of your land be from the Red Sea to the sea of the Philistines, and from the waste land to the river Euphrates: for I will give the people of those lands into your power; and you will send them out before you.

Exodus 23:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 23:28 say?
Exodus 23:28 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “I will send hornets before you, driving out the Hivite and the Canaanite and the Hittite before your face.”
Where is Exodus 23:28 in the Bible?
Exodus 23:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 23, verse 28.
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 23:28.
What translation should I read Exodus 23:28 in?
Exodus 23:28 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 23:28?
Exodus 23:28 reads (BBE): “I will send hornets before you, driving out the Hivite and the Canaanite and the Hittite before your face.” 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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