New International Version The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” New Living Translation Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.” English Standard Version It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” Berean Standard Bible The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.” Berean Literal Bible And YHWH is He who is going before you; He will be with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you. Fear not, nor be dismayed.” King James 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. New King James Version And the LORD, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.” New American Standard Bible And the LORD is the one who is going ahead of you; He will be with you. He will not desert you or abandon you. Do not fear and do not be dismayed.” NASB 1995 “The LORD is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” NASB 1977 “And the LORD is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear, or be dismayed.” Legacy Standard Bible And Yahweh is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” Amplified Bible It is the LORD who goes before you; He will be with you. He will not fail you or abandon you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” Berean Annotated Bible The LORD {YHWH} Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Christian Standard Bible The LORD is the one who will go before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or abandon you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.” Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD is the One who will go before you. He will be with you; He will not leave you or forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.” American Standard Version And Jehovah, 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. Contemporary English Version The LORD will lead you into the land. He will always be with you and help you, so don't ever be afraid of your enemies. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD is the one who is going ahead of you. He will be with you. He won't abandon you or leave you. So don't be afraid or terrified." Good News Translation The LORD himself will lead you and be with you. He will not fail you or abandon you, so do not lose courage or be afraid." International Standard Version Indeed, the LORD is the one who will keep on walking in front of you. He'll be with you and won't leave you or abandon you, so never be afraid and never be dismayed." NET Bible The LORD is indeed going before you--he will be with you; he will not fail you or abandon you. Do not be afraid or discouraged!" New Heart English Bible The LORD, he it is who does go before you; he will be with you, he will not fail you, neither forsake you: do not be afraid, neither be dismayed." Webster's Bible Translation 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.” World English Bible Yahweh himself is who goes before you. He will be with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be discouraged.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand YHWH [is] He who is going before you, He Himself is with you; He does not fail you nor forsake you; do not fear, nor be frightened.” Berean Literal Bible And YHWH is He who is going before you; He will be with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you. Fear not, nor be dismayed.” Young's Literal Translation and Jehovah is He who is going before thee, He himself is with thee; He doth not fail thee nor forsake thee; fear not, nor be affrighted.' Smith's Literal Translation And Jehovah he goes before thee; he shall be with thee; he will not relax thee, and he will not forsake thee; thou shalt not fear, and thou shalt not be dismayed. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the Lord who is your leader, he himself will be with thee: he will not leave thee, nor forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed. Catholic Public Domain Version And the Lord, who is your commander, will himself be with you. He will neither renounce nor abandon you. Do not be afraid, and do not dread.” New American Bible It is the LORD who goes before you; he will be with you and will never fail you or forsake you. So do not fear or be dismayed.” New Revised Standard Version It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd it is the LORD who goes before you; he will be with you, he will not fail you, nor forsake you; fear not, neither tremble, nor be dismayed. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And LORD JEHOVAH, He went before you and he shall be with you; He shall not leave you and he shall not forsake you; do not fear and do not tremble and do not be terrified. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And the Lord that goes with thee shall not forsake thee nor abandon thee; fear not, neither be afraid. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Joshua to Succeed Moses7Then Moses called for Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their fathers to give them, and you shall give it to them as an inheritance. 8The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.” Cross References The LORD Himself goes before you; Deuteronomy 1:30 The LORD your God, who goes before you, will fight for you, just as you saw Him do for you in Egypt Isaiah 52:12 For you will not leave in a hurry nor flee in haste, for the LORD goes before you, and the God of Israel is your rear guard. Exodus 13:21 And the LORD went before them in a pillar of cloud to guide their way by day, and in a pillar of fire to give them light by night, so that they could travel by day or night. He will be with you. Exodus 3:12 “I will surely be with you,” God said, “and this will be the sign to you that I have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, all of you will worship God on this mountain.” Exodus 33:14 And the LORD answered, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 28:20 and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” He will never leave you nor forsake you. Joshua 1:5 No one shall stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so will I be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Hebrews 13:5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” 1 Chronicles 28:20 David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished. Do not be afraid or discouraged.” 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.” 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. 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. Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Isaiah 43:2 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. 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? Treasury of Scripture And the LORD, he it is that does go before you; he will be with you, he will not fail you, neither forsake you: fear not, neither be dismayed. he it is that Deuteronomy 31:3 The LORD thy God, he will go over before thee, and he will destroy these nations from before thee, and thou shalt possess them: and Joshua, he shall go over before thee, as the LORD hath said. Deuteronomy 9:3 Understand therefore this day, that the LORD thy God is he which goeth over before thee; as a consuming fire he shall destroy them, and he shall bring them down before thy face: so shalt thou drive them out, and destroy them quickly, as the LORD hath said unto thee. Exodus 13:21,22 And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night: … he will be Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. Joshua 1:5,9 There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee… 1 Chronicles 28:20 And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD. Jump to Previous Affrighted Afraid Ahead Discouraged Dismayed Help Leave TheeJump to Next Affrighted Afraid Ahead Discouraged Dismayed Help Leave TheeDeuteronomy 31 1. Moses encourages the people7. He encourages Joshua 9. He delivers the law unto the priests to be read in the seventh year 14. God gives a charge to Joshua 19. and a song to testify against the people 24. Moses delivers the book of the law to the Levites to keep 28. He makes a protestation The LORD Himself goes before you; As Israel prepared to enter the Promised Land under Joshua’s leadership, Moses reminded them that the Lord would lead the way as He had throughout the Exodus and wilderness journey. Israel’s future did not depend on military strength or Moses’ continued presence, but on the God who would guide them into the land He had promised. Deu 1:30 The LORD your God, who goes before you, will fight for you,… He will be with you. The Lord’s presence assured Israel of His protection, direction, and covenant faithfulness. Though Moses would soon die, the God who had dwelt among His people and sustained them in the wilderness would remain with them as they faced the nations of Canaan. Exo 3:12 “I will surely be with you,” God said, “and this will be…”… He will never leave you nor forsake you. The change from Moses to Joshua could have caused uncertainty, but God’s commitment to Israel would not change. He would not abandon His people or withdraw His help as they carried out His command to possess the land. Jos 1:5 No one shall stand against you all the days of your life.… Do not be afraid or discouraged.” Israel was not to be ruled by the strength of its enemies or the difficulty of the task before it. God’s presence and faithfulness gave them reason to move forward with confidence under Joshua’s leadership. Jos 1:9 Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous?… Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites who is delivering his final words of encouragement and instruction to the people before his death. 2. Joshua The appointed successor of Moses, who will lead the Israelites into the Promised Land. 3. The Israelites The chosen people of God, who are on the brink of entering the Promised Land after years of wandering in the desert. 4. The Promised Land The land of Canaan, which God promised to Abraham and his descendants. 5. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who promises His presence and guidance. Teaching Points God's Faithful PresenceGod promises to go before us, ensuring that we are never alone in our journey. His presence is a constant source of comfort and strength. Courage in the Face of Uncertainty The command to not be afraid or discouraged is a call to trust in God's sovereignty and faithfulness, even when facing unknown or challenging circumstances. The Unchanging Nature of God Just as God was with Moses and Joshua, He remains with us today. His promises are timeless and applicable to all believers. Trust in God's Leadership As God led the Israelites into the Promised Land, He leads us in our spiritual journey. We are called to follow His guidance with confidence. Encouragement in Community Moses' words were meant to encourage not just Joshua, but all the Israelites. We, too, should encourage one another with the truth of God's presence and promises. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 31:8?2. How does Deuteronomy 31:8 encourage us to face our fears today? 3. What does "He will never leave you" reveal about God's character? 4. How can we apply "do not be afraid" in our daily challenges? 5. How does Deuteronomy 31:8 connect to God's promises in Joshua 1:9? 6. In what ways can we rely on God's presence in difficult situations? 7. How does Deuteronomy 31:8 provide comfort in times of fear and uncertainty? 8. What historical context surrounds Deuteronomy 31:8 and its message to the Israelites? 9. How does Deuteronomy 31:8 reflect God's promise of presence and guidance? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 31? Deuteronomy 31:8 reassures God’s people that the journey ahead is already in His hands: He goes before them, stays beside them, and will never abandon them. Because His leadership, presence, and faithfulness are guaranteed, fear and discouragement have no lasting claim on the believer’s heart. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The LORDוַֽיהוָ֞ה (Yah·weh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Himself ה֣וּא ׀ (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are goes הַהֹלֵ֣ךְ (ha·hō·lêḵ) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk before you; לְפָנֶ֗יךָ (lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 6440: The face He ה֚וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are will be יִהְיֶ֣ה (yih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be with you. עִמָּ֔ךְ (‘im·māḵ) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 5973: With, equally with He will never לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no leave you יַרְפְּךָ֖ (yar·pə·ḵā) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 7503: Sink, relax or forsake you. יַֽעַזְבֶ֑ךָּ (ya·‘az·ḇe·kā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 5800: To loosen, relinquish, permit Do not וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no be afraid תִירָ֖א (ṯî·rā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten or discouraged.” תֵחָֽת׃ (ṯê·ḥāṯ) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 2865: To prostrate, to break down, either, by violence, by confusion and fear Additonal Resources Deuteronomy 31:8 Blue Letter BibleDeuteronomy 31:8 Bible Gateway Deuteronomy 31:8 Bible.com Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV |
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