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Deuteronomy 20:4 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Deuteronomy 20:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 20 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For the LORD your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.”
Deuteronomy 20:4 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 20:4
Divine warfare: 'For the LORD your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.' God doesn't merely observe or bless battles; He actively fights 'for you.' The Hebrew lacham (לָחַם, fight) indicates direct combat. The purpose: 'to save you' (לְהוֹשִׁיעַ, lehoshi'a, deliver/give victory). This transforms warfare from human achievement to divine gift. Israelite soldiers participate, but God secures victory. This prevents boasting ('my hand hath saved me,' Judges 7:2) and maintains dependence. When Israel trusted God, they conquered; when trusting themselves,...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 20:4
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“and you shall be still.,The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace., יְהוָה יִלָּחֵם לָכֶם וְאַתֶּם תַּחֲרִישׁוּן׃ פ ,The LORD will fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.”
“he it is who fights for you.”
“he will fight for you”
“he it is who fights for you”
“as he has spoken to you.”
“in all these things”
“my rock”
“and two put ten thousand to flight”
“God is with us at our head”
“don't be afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria”