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You know about them and have heard it said: &#8220Who can stand up against the Anakites?&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/9.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The people are strong and tall—descendants of the famous Anakite giants. You’ve heard the saying, ‘Who can stand up to the Anakites?’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />a people great and tall, the sons of the Anakim, whom you know, and of whom you have heard it said, ‘Who can stand before the sons of Anak?’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The people are strong and tall, the descendants of the Anakim. You know about them, and you have heard it said, “Who can stand up to the sons of Anak?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />A people great and tall, the children of the Anakims, whom thou knowest, and <i>of whom</i> thou hast heard <i>say</i>, Who can stand before the children of Anak!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />a people great and tall, the descendants of the Anakim, whom you know, and <i>of whom</i> you heard <i>it said,</i> ‘Who can stand before the descendants of Anak?’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />a people <i>who are</i> great and tall, the sons of the Anakim, whom you know and of whom you have heard <i>it said,</i> ‘Who can stand against the sons of Anak?’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />a people great and tall, the sons of the Anakim, whom you know and of whom you have heard it said, &#8216Who can stand before the sons of Anak?&#8217<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />a people great and tall, the sons of the Anakim, whom you know and of whom you have heard <i>it said</i>, ‘Who can stand before the sons of Anak?’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />a people great and tall, the sons of the Anakim, whom you know and of whom you have heard <i>it said</i>, ‘Who can stand before the sons of Anak?’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />a people great and tall, sons of Anakim, whom you know and of whom you have heard <i>it said,</i> ‘Who can stand before the sons of Anak?’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The people are strong and tall, the descendants of the Anakim. You know about them and you have heard it said about them, ‘Who can stand up to the sons of Anak? ’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The people are strong and tall, the descendants of the Anakim. You know about them and you have heard it said about them, &#8216Who can stand up to the sons of Anak?&#8217<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />a people great and tall, the sons of the Anakim, whom thou knowest, and of whom thou hast heard say, Who can stand before the sons of Anak?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/deuteronomy/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Some of these nations are descendants of the Anakim. You know how tall and strong they are, and you've heard that no one can defeat them in battle. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />a people great and tall, the sons of the Anakim, whom thou knowest, and of whom thou hast heard say, Who can stand before the sons of Anak?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Their people are tall and strong. They're descendants of Anak. You know all about them. You've also heard it said, "Who can oppose the descendants of Anak?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The people themselves are tall and strong; they are giants, and you have heard it said that no one can stand against them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The Anakim are strong and tall, and you know them. You've heard it said, 'Who can stand up against the Anakim?'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The people are strong and tall, the descendants of the Anakim. You know about them, and you have heard it said, ?Who can stand up to the sons of Anak??<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They include the Anakites, a numerous and tall people whom you know about and of whom it is said, "Who is able to resist the Anakites?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />a people great and tall, the sons of the Anakim, whom you know, and of whom you have heard say, "Who can stand before the sons of Anak?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />A people great and tall, the children of the Anakims, whom thou knowest, and of whom thou hast heard it said, Who can stand before the children of Anak!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />a people great and tall, the sons of the Anakim, whom you know, and of whom you have heard say, “Who can stand before the sons of Anak?” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />a people great and tall, sons of Anakim, whom you have known, and [of whom] you have heard: Who stations himself before sons of Anak?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> a people great and tall, sons of Anakim, whom thou -- thou hast known, (and thou -- thou hast heard: Who doth station himself before sons of Anak?)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />A people great and high, sons of Anakims, whom thou knewest, and thou heardest, Who shall stand before the sons of Anak?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />A People great and tall, the sons of the Enacims, whom thou hast seen, and heard of, against whom no man is able to stand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />a people great and lofty, the sons of the Anakim, whom you yourselves have seen and heard, against whom no one is able to stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />the Anakim, a people great and tall. You yourselves know of them and have heard it said of them, “Who can stand up against the Anakim?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />a strong and tall people, the offspring of the Anakim, whom you know. You have heard it said of them, “Who can stand up to the Anakim?”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />A people great and tall, the sons of giants, whom you know, and of whom you have heard it said, No man can stand up before the giants!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />People, great and high, children of giants whom you know, and you have heard that a man cannot stand before the giants!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />a people great and tall, the sons of the Anakim, whom thou knowest, and of whom thou hast heard say: 'Who can stand before the sons of Anak?'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />a people great and many and tall, the sons of Enac, whom thou knowest, and concerning whom thou hast heard <i>say</i>, Who can stand before the children of Enac?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/9-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=2679" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/9.htm">Assurance of Victory</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>Hear, O Israel: Today you are about to cross the Jordan to go in and dispossess nations greater and stronger than you, with large cities fortified to the heavens. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am- (N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">The people</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: gā·ḏō·wl (Adj-ms) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">are strong</a> <a href="/hebrew/7311.htm" title="7311: wā·rām (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be high or exalted, rise. A primitive root; to be high actively, to rise or raise.">and tall,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/6062.htm" title="6062: ‘ă·nā·qîm (N-proper-mp) -- Neck, a giant people around Hebron and in Philistia. Patronymically from Anaq; an Anakite or descendant of Anak.">of the Anakim.</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">You</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: yā·ḏa‘·tā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">know</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">about them,</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: wə·’at·tāh (Conj-w:: Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">and you</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šā·ma‘·tā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">have heard it said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4310.htm" title="4310: mî (Interrog) -- An interrogative pronoun of persons, as mah is of things, who?; also whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix.">“Who</a> <a href="/hebrew/3320.htm" title="3320: yiṯ·yaṣ·ṣêḇ (V-Hitpael-Imperf-3ms) -- To set or station oneself, take one's stand. A primitive root; to place; reflexively, to station, offer, continue.">can stand up</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/6061.htm" title="6061: ‘ă·nāq (N-proper-ms) -- Neck, a Canaanite. The same as anaq; Anak, a Canaanite.">of Anak?”</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>But understand that today the LORD your God goes across ahead of you as a consuming fire; He will destroy them and subdue them before you. And you will drive them out and annihilate them swiftly, as the LORD has promised you.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/13-33.htm">Numbers 13:33</a></span><br />We even saw the Nephilim there—the descendants of Anak that come from the Nephilim! We seemed like grasshoppers in our own sight, and we must have seemed the same to them!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/11-21.htm">Joshua 11:21-22</a></span><br />At that time Joshua proceeded to eliminate the Anakim from the hill country of Hebron, Debir, and Anab, and from all the hill country of Judah and of Israel. Joshua devoted them to destruction, along with their cities. / No Anakim were left in the land of the Israelites; only in Gaza, Gath, and Ashdod did any survive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/14-12.htm">Joshua 14:12-15</a></span><br />Now therefore give me this hill country that the LORD promised me on that day, for you yourself heard then that the Anakim were there, with great and fortified cities. Perhaps with the LORD’s help I will drive them out, as the LORD has spoken.” / Then Joshua blessed Caleb son of Jephunneh and gave him Hebron as his inheritance. / Therefore Hebron belongs to Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite as an inheritance to this day, because he wholly followed the LORD, the God of Israel. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/2-9.htm">Amos 2:9</a></span><br />Yet it was I who destroyed the Amorite before them, though his height was like that of the cedars, and he was as strong as the oaks. Yet I destroyed his fruit above and his roots below.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/13-28.htm">Numbers 13:28</a></span><br />Nevertheless, the people living in the land are strong, and the cities are large and fortified. We even saw the descendants of Anak there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/14-6.htm">Numbers 14:6-9</a></span><br />Joshua son of Nun and Caleb son of Jephunneh, who were among those who had spied out the land, tore their clothes / and said to the whole congregation of Israel, “The land we passed through and explored is an exceedingly good land. / If the LORD delights in us, He will bring us into this land, a land flowing with milk and honey, and He will give it to us. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/15-13.htm">Joshua 15:13-14</a></span><br />According to the LORD’s command to him, Joshua gave Caleb son of Jephunneh a portion among the sons of Judah—Kiriath-arba, that is, Hebron. (Arba was the forefather of Anak.) / And Caleb drove out from there the three sons of Anak—the descendants of Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai, the children of Anak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-4.htm">1 Samuel 17:4-7</a></span><br />Then a champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out from the Philistine camp. He was six cubits and a span in height, / and he had a bronze helmet on his head. He wore a bronze coat of mail weighing five thousand shekels, / and he had armor of bronze on his legs and a javelin of bronze slung between his shoulders. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/21-16.htm">2 Samuel 21:16-22</a></span><br />Then Ishbi-benob, a descendant of Rapha, whose bronze spear weighed three hundred shekels and who was bearing a new sword, resolved to kill David. / But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to his aid, struck the Philistine, and killed him. Then David’s men swore to him, “You must never again go out with us to battle, so that the lamp of Israel may not be extinguished.” / Some time later at Gob, there was another battle with the Philistines. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Saph, a descendant of Rapha. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/20-4.htm">1 Chronicles 20:4-8</a></span><br />Some time later, war broke out with the Philistines at Gezer. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Sippai, a descendant of the Rephaim, and the Philistines were subdued. / Once again there was a battle with the Philistines, and Elhanan son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam. / And there was also a battle at Gath, where there was a man of great stature with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He too was descended from Rapha, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-29.htm">Hebrews 11:29-30</a></span><br />By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were drowned. / By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-31.htm">Hebrews 11:31</a></span><br />By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies in peace, did not perish with those who were disobedient.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Ephesians 6:12</a></span><br />For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/17-20.htm">Matthew 17:20</a></span><br />“Because you have so little faith,” He answered. “For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-21.htm">Matthew 21:21</a></span><br />“Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “if you have faith and do not doubt, not only will you do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ it will happen.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">A people great and tall, the children of the Anakims, whom you know, and of whom you have heard say, Who can stand before the children of Anak!</p><p class="hdg">great</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/2-11.htm">Deuteronomy 2:11,12,21</a></b></br> Which also were accounted giants, as the Anakims; but the Moabites call them Emims… </p><p class="hdg">Who can stand</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/7-24.htm">Deuteronomy 7:24</a></b></br> And he shall deliver their kings into thine hand, and thou shalt destroy their name from under heaven: there shall no man be able to stand before thee, until thou have destroyed them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/9-11.htm">Exodus 9:11</a></b></br> And the magicians could not stand before Moses because of the boils; for the boil was upon the magicians, and upon all the Egyptians.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/11-10.htm">Job 11:10</a></b></br> If he cut off, and shut up, or gather together, then who can hinder him?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/13-33.htm">Anak</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-21.htm">Anakim</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-21.htm">Anakims</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-21.htm">Anakites</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/7-13.htm">Children</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-28.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/7-24.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/7-24.htm">Station</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-15.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-21.htm">Tall</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-27.htm">Thou</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/8-2.htm">Way</a> <a href="/acts/26-15.htm">Who</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/15-13.htm">Anak</a> <a href="/joshua/11-21.htm">Anakim</a> <a href="/joshua/11-21.htm">Anakims</a> <a href="/joshua/11-22.htm">Anakites</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/10-6.htm">Children</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/17-4.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/10-8.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-25.htm">Station</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/9-26.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">Tall</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/9-7.htm">Thou</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/9-12.htm">Way</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/30-12.htm">Who</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/9-1.htm">Moses dissuades them from the opinion of their own righteousness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/9-7.htm">Moses reminds them of the golden calf</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/deuteronomy/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The people are strong and tall</b><br>This phrase refers to the physical stature and might of the Anakim, a race of giants mentioned in the Old Testament. The Anakim were known for their impressive size and strength, which instilled fear in the hearts of the Israelites. This description emphasizes the formidable nature of the enemies that Israel was to face, highlighting the challenge before them. The Anakim's reputation for strength is also a test of faith for the Israelites, as they must rely on God's power rather than their own abilities.<p><b>the descendants of the Anakim</b><br>The Anakim are believed to be descendants of Anak, a notable figure among the giants. They are mentioned in several parts of the Old Testament, including <a href="/numbers/13-33.htm">Numbers 13:33</a>, where the Israelite spies report seeing them in the land of Canaan. The presence of the Anakim in Canaan serves as a reminder of the obstacles that the Israelites must overcome to claim the Promised Land. Historically, the Anakim are associated with the Nephilim, mentioned in <a href="/genesis/6-4.htm">Genesis 6:4</a>, suggesting a lineage of giants that existed before and after the flood.<p><b>You know about them</b><br>This phrase indicates that the Israelites were already aware of the Anakim and their fearsome reputation. The knowledge of the Anakim's strength and size was widespread, contributing to the fear and hesitation among the Israelites. This awareness serves as a backdrop for the challenge of faith and obedience that God sets before His people, urging them to trust in His promises despite the intimidating circumstances.<p><b>and you have heard it said</b><br>This suggests that the reputation of the Anakim was not only known but also widely discussed among the people. The phrase implies a common saying or belief that had taken root in the collective consciousness of the Israelites. This reflects the cultural and psychological impact of the Anakim's presence, as their reputation alone was enough to cause doubt and fear.<p><b>“Who can stand up to the sons of Anak?”</b><br>This rhetorical question underscores the perceived invincibility of the Anakim. It reflects the fear and intimidation that the Israelites felt when considering the prospect of confronting these giants. The question serves to highlight the human perspective of the situation, which contrasts with God's perspective. In a broader biblical context, this challenge is reminiscent of David's encounter with Goliath, another giant, where faith in God triumphs over physical might. The phrase calls the Israelites to remember that with God, all things are possible, and no enemy is too great to overcome.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_anakim.htm">The Anakim</a></b><br>A race of giants mentioned in the Old Testament, known for their great size and strength. They were descendants of Anak and were considered formidable opponents by the Israelites.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>God's chosen people, led by Moses, who were preparing to enter the Promised Land. They were often fearful of the inhabitants of the land, including the Anakim.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_promised_land.htm">The Promised Land</a></b><br>The land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It was a land filled with various peoples, including the Anakim, whom the Israelites were commanded to conquer.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites who delivered God's laws and instructions. He reminded the Israelites of God's power and faithfulness in overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness_journey.htm">The Wilderness Journey</a></b><br>The period of 40 years during which the Israelites wandered in the desert before entering the Promised Land. This journey was marked by tests of faith and reliance on God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_promises.htm">Trust in God's Promises</a></b><br>Despite the intimidating presence of the Anakim, the Israelites were called to trust in God's promise to deliver the land into their hands. Believers today are encouraged to trust in God's promises, even when facing daunting challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/overcoming_fear_with_faith.htm">Overcoming Fear with Faith</a></b><br>The fear of the Anakim represents the fears and doubts that can hinder our spiritual journey. Faith in God's power and presence can help us overcome these fears.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_power.htm">God's Sovereignty and Power</a></b><br>The passage highlights God's sovereignty over all nations and peoples. Believers are reminded that no obstacle is too great for God to overcome.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>Just as the Israelites faced physical giants, Christians face spiritual battles. <a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Ephesians 6:12</a> reminds us to rely on God's strength and armor in these battles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/remembering_god's_past_faithfulness.htm">Remembering God's Past Faithfulness</a></b><br>Reflecting on past victories and God's faithfulness can strengthen our faith and resolve in current challenges.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 9</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_the_anakim_in_the_bible.htm">Who were the Anakim mentioned in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_are_the_bible's_giants.htm">Who were the giants mentioned in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_holds_the_title_king_of_the_north.htm">What is Goliath's ancestry related to the Nephilim?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where's_proof_of_anak's_descendants.htm">Where is the historical record or physical proof of Anak’s descendants mentioned in Numbers 13:22 and 13:33?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/deuteronomy/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) <span class= "bld">Whom thou knowest.</span>--The pronoun is emphatic. The twelve spies, two of whom were still living, had seen them (<a href="/numbers/13-33.htm" title="And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, which come of the giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight.">Numbers 13:33</a>), and their fame was doubtless notorious. It seems to have been a common saying, possibly among the Anakim themselves, "Who will stand up to the children of Anak?" No one could be found to face them.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/deuteronomy/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Anakim</span> (cf. <a href="/deuteronomy/1-28.htm">Deuteronomy 1:28</a>). It was a common saying, <span class="cmt_word">Who can stand before the sons of Anak?</span> But even these gigantic foes should be unable to stand before Israel (cf. <a href="/deuteronomy/7-24.htm">Deuteronomy 7:24</a>): <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/9-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The people</span><br /><span class="heb">עַֽם־</span> <span class="translit">(‘am-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are strong</span><br /><span class="heb">גָּד֥וֹל</span> <span class="translit">(gā·ḏō·wl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> </span><span class="str2">Great, older, insolent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and tall,</span><br /><span class="heb">וָרָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(wā·rām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7311.htm">Strong's 7311: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be high actively, to rise, raise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Anakim.</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲנָקִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·nā·qîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6062.htm">Strong's 6062: </a> </span><span class="str2">Anakim -- 'neck', a giant people around Hebron and in Philistia</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You</span><br /><span class="heb">אַתָּ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(’at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thou and thee, ye and you</span><br /><br /><span class="word">know</span><br /><span class="heb">יָדַ֙עְתָּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏa‘·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know</span><br /><br /><span class="word">about them</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֨ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and you</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַתָּ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thou and thee, ye and you</span><br /><br /><span class="word">have heard it said,</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁמַ֔עְתָּ</span> <span class="translit">(šā·ma‘·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Who</span><br /><span class="heb">מִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(mî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4310.htm">Strong's 4310: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix</span><br /><br /><span class="word">can stand up</span><br /><span class="heb">יִתְיַצֵּ֔ב</span> <span class="translit">(yiṯ·yaṣ·ṣêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3320.htm">Strong's 3320: </a> </span><span class="str2">To set or station oneself, take one's stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">לִפְנֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(lip̄·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the sons</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Anak?”</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲנָֽק׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·nāq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6061.htm">Strong's 6061: </a> </span><span class="str2">Anak -- 'neck', a Canaanite</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/9-2.htm">Deuteronomy 9:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/9-2.htm">Deuteronomy 9:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/9-2.htm">Deuteronomy 9:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/9-2.htm">Deuteronomy 9:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/9-2.htm">Deuteronomy 9:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/9-2.htm">Deuteronomy 9:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/9-2.htm">Deuteronomy 9:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/9-2.htm">Deuteronomy 9:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/9-2.htm">Deuteronomy 9:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/9-2.htm">Deuteronomy 9:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/9-2.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 9:2 A people great and tall the sons (Deut. 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