Deuteronomy 11:26

"No man will be able to stand before you. The LORD your God will lay the fear of you and the dread of you on all the land that you tread on, as he has spoken to you."

Key Reflection

In Deuteronomy 11:26, Moses is speaking to the Israelites as they prepare to enter and conquer the Promised Land of Canaan. The original audience would have understood this statement as a reassurance from God that they would be victorious in battle against the native inhabitants due to their divine protection and fear-inspiring presence. This promise was meant to bolster their confidence, reminding them that their military success stemmed not just from their own strength but from the power of the Lord who would lay a fearful reputation upon Canaan itself.

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