Deuteronomy 1:29
New International Version
Then I said to you, “Do not be terrified; do not be afraid of them.

New Living Translation
“But I said to you, ‘Don’t be shocked or afraid of them!

English Standard Version
Then I said to you, ‘Do not be in dread or afraid of them.

Berean Standard Bible
So I said to you: “Do not be terrified or afraid of them!

King James Bible
Then I said unto you, Dread not, neither be afraid of them.

New King James Version
“Then I said to you, ‘Do not be terrified, or afraid of them.

New American Standard Bible
But I said to you, ‘Do not be terrified, nor fear them.

NASB 1995
“Then I said to you, ‘Do not be shocked, nor fear them.

NASB 1977
“Then I said to you, ‘Do not be shocked, nor fear them.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then I said to you, ‘Do not be in dread, nor fear them.

Amplified Bible
Then I said to you, ‘Do not be shocked, nor fear them.

Christian Standard Bible
“So I said to you: Don’t be terrified or afraid of them!

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So I said to you: Don’t be terrified or afraid of them!

American Standard Version
Then I said unto you, Dread not, neither be afraid of them.

Contemporary English Version
Then I said, "Don't worry!

English Revised Version
Then I said unto you, Dread not, neither be afraid of them.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then I said to you, "Don't tremble. Don't be afraid of them.

Good News Translation
"But I told you, 'Don't be afraid of those people.

International Standard Version
"Then I told you, 'Don't be terrified or afraid of them.

Majority Standard Bible
So I said to you: “Do not be terrified or afraid of them!

NET Bible
So I responded to you, "Do not be terrified of them!

New Heart English Bible
Then I said to you, "Do not dread, neither be afraid of them.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then I said to you, Dread not, neither be afraid of them.

World English Bible
Then I said to you, “Don’t be terrified. Don’t be afraid of them.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And I say to you, Do not be terrified, nor be afraid of them;

Young's Literal Translation
'And I say unto you, Be not terrified, nor be afraid of them;

Smith's Literal Translation
And I said to you, Ye shall not be terrified, and ye shall not be afraid of them.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And I said to you: Fear not, neither be ye afraid of them:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And I said to you: ‘Do not be apprehensive, nor should you fear them.

New American Bible
But I said to you, “Have no dread or fear of them.

New Revised Standard Version
I said to you, “Have no dread or fear of them.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then I said to you, Fear not, neither tremble of them.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And I said to you: ‘You shall not be afraid and you shall not be shaken by them.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then I said unto you: 'Dread not, neither be afraid of them.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And I said to you, Fear not, neither be ye afraid of them;

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Audio Bible



Context
Israel's Rebellion
28Where can we go? Our brothers have made our hearts melt, saying: ‘The people are larger and taller than we are; the cities are large, with walls up to the heavens. We even saw the descendants of the Anakim there.’ ” 29So I said to you: “Do not be terrified or afraid of them! 30The LORD your God, who goes before you, will fight for you, just as you saw Him do for you in Egypt…

Cross References
Numbers 14:9
Only do not rebel against the LORD, and do not be afraid of the people of the land, for they will be like bread for us. Their protection has been removed, and the LORD is with us. Do not be afraid of them!”

Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Isaiah 43:1-2
But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! / When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.

Exodus 14:13-14
But Moses told the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again. / The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”

2 Chronicles 20:15
And he said, “Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army, for the battle does not belong to you, but to God.

Psalm 27:1
Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?

Psalm 118:6
The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

Isaiah 35:4
Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.”

Matthew 10:28
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.

Romans 8:31
What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

2 Timothy 1:7
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

Hebrews 13:6
So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

Philippians 4:6-7
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.


Treasury of Scripture

Then I said to you, Dread not, neither be afraid of them.

Deuteronomy 1:21
Behold, the LORD thy God hath set the land before thee: go up and possess it, as the LORD God of thy fathers hath said unto thee; fear not, neither be discouraged.

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19. of sending the spies to search the land
34. of his anger for their incredulity
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So I said to you
This phrase indicates a direct communication from Moses to the Israelites. Moses, as the leader appointed by God, often served as the intermediary between God and His people. The Hebrew root for "said" is "אָמַר" (amar), which is frequently used in the Old Testament to denote authoritative speech. This highlights Moses' role as a prophet and leader, conveying God's instructions and reassurances to the Israelites. Historically, this moment is set during the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, a time of great uncertainty and fear for the people.

Do not be terrified
The Hebrew word for "terrified" is "עָרַץ" (arats), which conveys a sense of dread or being shattered by fear. This command is a call to courage, urging the Israelites to trust in God's power and promises rather than succumbing to their fears. In the broader scriptural context, this echoes God's frequent exhortations to His people to be strong and courageous, as seen in Joshua 1:9. The historical context here is crucial; the Israelites were facing formidable enemies in the land of Canaan, and their natural inclination was to fear. Yet, God, through Moses, calls them to rise above their human instincts and rely on divine strength.

or afraid of them
The word "afraid" comes from the Hebrew "יָרֵא" (yare), which is often used in the context of reverence or fear. In this context, it emphasizes the emotional and psychological battle the Israelites faced. The "them" refers to the inhabitants of Canaan, who were perceived as giants and mighty warriors. This phrase serves as a reminder that the Israelites' battle was not just physical but spiritual, requiring faith in God's promises. Theologically, this reflects the broader biblical theme of faith over fear, a principle that resonates throughout both the Old and New Testaments. The call to not be afraid is a timeless encouragement for believers to trust in God's sovereignty and provision, regardless of the challenges they face.

(29) Dread not, neither be afraid of them . . .--The reminder that "Jehovah went before them" did not avail, for they had already chosen men to go before them.

Verses 29-40. - Moses endeavored to rouse the drooping courage of the people, and persuade them to go up by reminding them that God, who was with them, would go before them, and fight for them as he had often done before; but without success, so that God was angry with them, and forbade their entrance into Canaan. This is not mentioned in Numbers, probably because Moses' appeal was unsuccessful. The whole of that generation was bound to fall in the wilderness, except Caleb and Joshua; only their children should enter the Promised Land. Verses 29, 30. - Moses exhorts the people not to be afraid, as if they had to encounter these terrible enemies solely in their own strength; for Jehovah their God was with them and would go before them, as he had gone before them hitherto, to protect them and strike down their enemies.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So I said
וָאֹמַ֖ר (wā·’ō·mar)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

to you:
אֲלֵכֶ֑ם (’ă·lê·ḵem)
Preposition | second person masculine plural
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

“Do not
לֹא־ (lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

be terrified
תַֽעַרְצ֥וּן (ṯa·‘ar·ṣūn)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural | Paragogic nun
Strong's 6206: To cause to tremble, tremble

or afraid
תִֽירְא֖וּן (ṯî·rə·’ūn)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural | Paragogic nun
Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten

of them!
מֵהֶֽם׃ (mê·hem)
Preposition-m | Pronoun - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1992: They


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