Deuteronomy 6:19

19 thrusting out all your enemies before you, as the LORD said.

Deuteronomy 6:19 in Other Translations

KJV
19 To cast out all thine enemies from before thee, as the LORD hath spoken.
ESV
19 by thrusting out all your enemies from before you, as the LORD has promised.
NLT
19 You will drive out all the enemies living in the land, just as the LORD said you would.
MSG
19 throwing out your enemies left and right - exactly as God said.
CSB
19 by driving out all your enemies before you, as the Lord has said.

Deuteronomy 6:19 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 6:19

To cast out all thine enemies from before thee
This the Lord promised, and as it seems with an oath, that he would do for them; drive out their enemies, and make way for the settlement of them in their country:

as the Lord hath spoken;
see ( Genesis 15:18 Genesis 15:19 Genesis 15:20 ) ( 22:17 ) ( Exodus 23:28 ) .

Deuteronomy 6:19 In-Context

17 Be sure to keep the commands of the LORD your God and the stipulations and decrees he has given you.
18 Do what is right and good in the LORD’s sight, so that it may go well with you and you may go in and take over the good land the LORD promised on oath to your ancestors,
19 thrusting out all your enemies before you, as the LORD said.
20 In the future, when your son asks you, “What is the meaning of the stipulations, decrees and laws the LORD our God has commanded you?”
21 tell him: “We were slaves of Pharaoh in Egypt, but the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Exodus 23:27; Joshua 21:44; Psalms 78:53; Psalms 107:2; Psalms 136:24
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