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Deuteronomy 31:8 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Deuteronomy 31:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 31 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.”
Deuteronomy 31:8 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 31:8
This verse intensifies the promise of verse 6 with additional assurance. The phrase 'the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee' (YHWH hu haholek lephanekha) advances beyond accompaniment to leadership—God doesn't merely walk beside but goes ahead, preparing the way and facing enemies first. This military imagery portrays God as the divine commander leading His army into battle. The promise 'he will be with thee' (hu yihyeh immakh) combines pioneering leadership with intimate presence—God both precedes and accompanies. The reiterated double negative—'he will not fail thee, neither forsake the...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 31:8
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“My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
“don't be afraid”
“neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”
“who can be against us?”
“so I will be with you. I will not fail you nor forsake you.”
“Jacob”
“to lead them on their way”
“Be strong and of good courage”
“that Yahweh your God is he who goes over before you as a devouring fire; he will destroy them”
“he will go over before you; he will destroy these nations from before you”