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Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/31.htm">New Living Translation</a> So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the LORD your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.” <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/31.htm">English Standard Version</a> Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” <a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/31.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/31.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/31.htm">New King James Version</a> Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.” <a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or in dread of them, for the LORD your God is the One who is going with you. He will not desert you or abandon you.” <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/31.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the LORD your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the LORD your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you.” <a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or be in dread of them, for Yahweh your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you.” <a href="/amp/deuteronomy/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble in dread before them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not fail you or abandon you.” <a href="/csb/deuteronomy/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Be strong and courageous; don’t be terrified or afraid of them. For the LORD your God is the one who will go with you; he will not leave you or abandon you.” <a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Be strong and courageous; don&#8217t be terrified or afraid of them. For it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will not leave you or forsake you.&#8221 <a href="/asv/deuteronomy/31.htm">American Standard Version</a> Be strong and of good courage, fear not, nor be affrighted at them: for Jehovah thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. <a href="/cev/deuteronomy/31.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Be brave and strong! Don't be afraid of the nations on the other side of the Jordan. The LORD your God will always be at your side, and he will never abandon you. <a href="/erv/deuteronomy/31.htm">English Revised Version</a> Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be affrighted at them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. <a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Be strong and courageous. Don't tremble! Don't be afraid of them! The LORD your God is the one who is going with you. He won't abandon you or leave you." <a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/31.htm">Good News Translation</a> Be determined and confident. Do not be afraid of them. Your God, the LORD himself, will be with you. He will not fail you or abandon you." <a href="/isv/deuteronomy/31.htm">International Standard Version</a> Be strong and courageous. Don't fear or tremble before them, because the LORD your God will be the one who keeps on walking with you—he won't leave you or abandon you." <a href="/msb/deuteronomy/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.? <a href="/net/deuteronomy/31.htm">NET Bible</a> Be strong and courageous! Do not fear or tremble before them, for the LORD your God is the one who is going with you. He will not fail you or abandon you!" <a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid, nor be scared of them: for the LORD your God is he who is going with you; he will not leave you nor forsake you." <a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/web/deuteronomy/31.htm">World English Bible</a> Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or scared of them, for Yahweh your God himself is who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> be strong and courageous, do not fear, nor be terrified because of them, for your God YHWH [is] He who is going with you; He does not fail you nor forsake you.” <a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> be strong and courageous, fear not, nor be terrified because of them, for Jehovah thy God is He who is going with thee; He doth not fail thee nor forsake thee.' <a href="/slt/deuteronomy/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Be strong and be active; ye shall not fear, and ye shall not be terrified from their face, for Jehovah thy God, he goes with thee; he will not relax thee and he will not forsake thee.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Do manfully and be of good heart: fear not, nor be ye dismayed at their sight: for the Lord thy God he himself is thy leader, and will not leave thee nor forsake thee. <a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Act manfully and be strengthened. Do not be afraid, and do not dread at the sight of them. For the Lord your God himself is your commander, and he will neither dismiss nor abandon you.” <a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/31.htm">New American Bible</a> Be strong and steadfast; have no fear or dread of them, for it is the LORD, your God, who marches with you; he will never fail you or forsake you. <a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Be strong and bold; have no fear or dread of them, because it is the LORD your God who goes with you; he will not fail you or forsake you.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Be strong and of good courage, fear not, nor tremble before them; for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; he will not fail you, nor forsake you. <a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Be strengthened and be strong; do not be afraid and do not tremble before them, because LORD JEHOVAH your God, He goes with you; He shall not leave you and he shall not forsake you.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Be strong and of good courage, fear not, nor be affrighted at them; for the LORD thy God, He it is that doth go with thee; He will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.' <a href="/sep/deuteronomy/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Be courageous and strong, fear not, neither be cowardly neither be afraid before them; for it is the Lord your God that advances with you in the midst of you, neither will he by any means forsake thee, nor desert thee. <a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=8618" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/31.htm">Moses Encourages the People</a> …5The LORD will deliver them over to you, and you must do to them exactly as I have commanded you. 6<a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: ḥiz·qū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">Be strong</a> <a href="/hebrew/553.htm" title="553: wə·’im·ṣū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To be stout, strong, bold, alert. A primitive root; to be alert, physically or mentally.">and courageous;</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: tî·rə·’ū (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">be afraid</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: wə·’al- (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6206.htm" title="6206: ta·‘ar·ṣū (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp) -- To cause to tremble, tremble. A primitive root; to awe or to dread; hence, to harass.">or terrified</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: mip·pə·nê·hem (Prep-m:: N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">of them,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">it is the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">your God</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: ha·hō·lêḵ (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">goes</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·māḵ (Prep:: 2ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with you;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">He will never</a> <a href="/hebrew/7503.htm" title="7503: yar·pə·ḵā (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms:: 2ms) -- Sink, relax. A primitive root; to slacken.">leave you</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">nor</a> <a href="/hebrew/5800.htm" title="5800: ya·‘az·ḇe·kā (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms:: 2mse) -- To loosen, relinquish, permit. A primitive root; to loosen, i.e. Relinquish, permit, etc.">forsake you.”</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a> 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.” <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a> 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. <a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">Hebrews 13:5-6</a> 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.” / So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” <a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a> Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? <a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a> What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? <a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a> For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. <a href="/isaiah/43-1.htm">Isaiah 43:1-2</a> But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! / 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. <a href="/psalms/118-6.htm">Psalm 118:6</a> The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? <a href="/1_chronicles/28-20.htm">1 Chronicles 28:20</a> 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. <a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a> I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. <a href="/1_john/4-18.htm">1 John 4:18</a> There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love. <a href="/psalms/23-4.htm">Psalm 23:4</a> 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. <a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a> 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.” <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9-10</a> But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. <a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31</a> But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD your God, he it is that does go with you; he will not fail you, nor forsake you.Be strong<a href="/deuteronomy/31-7.htm">Deuteronomy 31:7,23</a> And Moses called unto Joshua, and said unto him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou must go with this people unto the land which the LORD hath sworn unto their fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit it… <a href="/deuteronomy/20-4.htm">Deuteronomy 20:4</a> For the LORD your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.<a href="/joshua/1-6.htm">Joshua 1:6,7,9</a> Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them… fear not<a href="/deuteronomy/1-29.htm">Deuteronomy 1:29</a> Then I said unto you, Dread not, neither be afraid of them.<a href="/deuteronomy/7-18.htm">Deuteronomy 7:18</a> Thou shalt not be afraid of them: but shalt well remember what the LORD thy God did unto Pharaoh, and unto all Egypt;<a href="/deuteronomy/20-1.htm">Deuteronomy 20:1,3,4</a> When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, and a people more than thou, be not afraid of them: for the LORD thy God is with thee, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt… he will not fail<a href="/deuteronomy/4-31.htm">Deuteronomy 4:31</a> (For the LORD thy God is a merciful God;) he will not forsake thee, neither destroy thee, nor forget the covenant of thy fathers which he sware unto them.<a href="/joshua/1-5.htm">Joshua 1:5</a> 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.<a href="/1_chronicles/28-20.htm">1 Chronicles 28:20</a> 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.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/20-3.htm">Affrighted</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-67.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/numbers/13-20.htm">Courage</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-21.htm">Courageous</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-67.htm">Dread</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/20-3.htm">Scared</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/29-6.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/20-3.htm">Terrified</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/20-3.htm">Tremble</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/31-8.htm">Affrighted</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-8.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-7.htm">Courage</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-23.htm">Courageous</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-17.htm">Dread</a> <a href="/jeremiah/14-9.htm">Scared</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-7.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Terrified</a> <a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Tremble</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 31</div>1. <a href="/deuteronomy/31-1.htm">Moses encourages the people</a> 7. <a href="/deuteronomy/31-7.htm">He encourages Joshua</a> 9. <a href="/deuteronomy/31-9.htm">He delivers the law unto the priests to be read in the seventh year</a> 14. <a href="/deuteronomy/31-14.htm">God gives a charge to Joshua</a> 19. <a href="/deuteronomy/31-19.htm">and a song to testify against the people</a> 24. <a href="/deuteronomy/31-24.htm">Moses delivers the book of the law to the Levites to keep</a> 28. <a href="/deuteronomy/31-28.htm">He makes a protestation</a> </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'; 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This command is given to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. It echoes God's earlier instructions to Joshua (<a href="/joshua/1-6.htm">Joshua 1:6-9</a>) and is a recurring theme throughout the Old Testament. The call to strength and courage is not based on human ability but on trust in God's promises and presence. This phrase is a reminder of the need for faith and reliance on God in the face of daunting challenges.do not be afraid or terrified of them, The "them" refers to the nations inhabiting Canaan, who were known for their fortified cities and warriors. Historically, the Canaanites were a formidable adversary, but God reassures Israel that they need not fear. This echoes the sentiment found in <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a>, where God promises to uphold His people. The command not to fear is a common biblical exhortation, emphasizing trust in God's sovereignty over circumstances.for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; This phrase underscores the personal relationship between God and Israel. The use of "LORD" (YHWH) highlights God's covenantal faithfulness. The assurance of God's presence is a central theme in Scripture, seen in God's promise to be with Moses (<a href="/exodus/3-12.htm">Exodus 3:12</a>) and later with Jesus' promise to be with His disciples (<a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a>). The presence of God is a source of comfort and strength, ensuring victory and guidance.He will never leave you nor forsake you.” This promise of God's enduring presence is foundational to the faith of Israel and later echoed in the New Testament (<a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">Hebrews 13:5</a>). It assures believers of God's unwavering commitment, regardless of circumstances. The language of not leaving or forsaking is covenantal, reflecting God's steadfast love and faithfulness. This assurance is a type of Christ, who embodies God's presence with His people, offering eternal security and peace.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The leader of the Israelites who is delivering his final words of encouragement and instruction to the people before they enter the Promised Land. 2. <a href="/topical/j/joshua.htm">Joshua</a> Moses' successor, who will lead the Israelites into the Promised Land. 3. <a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a> The chosen people of God, who are about to enter Canaan, the land promised to their ancestors. 4. <a href="/topical/c/canaan.htm">Canaan</a> The Promised Land, a place of both opportunity and challenge, as it is inhabited by various nations. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who promises His presence and support.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/strength_and_courage_in_god.htm">Strength and Courage in God</a> True strength and courage come from trusting in God's presence and promises, not in our own abilities. <a href="/topical/o/overcoming_fear.htm">Overcoming Fear</a> Fear is a natural response to challenges, but faith in God's unchanging nature and His promises can help us overcome it. <a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a> God's promise to never leave nor forsake His people is a testament to His faithfulness and reliability. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_transition.htm">Leadership Transition</a> Just as Moses prepared Joshua, we should prepare and encourage others to take on leadership roles with confidence in God's support. <a href="/topical/l/living_with_assurance.htm">Living with Assurance</a> Believers today can live with the assurance of God's presence, drawing strength from His promises in every situation.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_31.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 31</a> <a href="/q/how_reconcile_god's_promise_with_israel's_exiles.htm">How do we reconcile God’s promise never to forsake Israel (Deut. 31:6) with the nation’s repeated historical exiles and oppressions? </a> <a href="/q/what_are_god's_promises_to_his_people.htm">What are God's promises to His people?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_fear.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on fear?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_the_bible_address_abandonment.htm">How does the Bible address feelings of abandonment?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Be strong חִזְק֣וּ (ḥiz·qū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer and courageous; וְאִמְצ֔וּ (wə·’im·ṣū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_553.htm">Strong's 553: </a> To be stout, strong, bold, alert do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> Not be afraid תִּֽירְא֥וּ (tî·rə·’ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten or terrified תַּעַרְצ֖וּ (ta·‘ar·ṣū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6206.htm">Strong's 6206: </a> To cause to tremble, tremble of them, מִפְּנֵיהֶ֑ם (mip·pə·nê·hem) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face for כִּ֣י ׀ (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction it is the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel your God אֱלֹהֶ֗יךָ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative who ה֚וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are goes הַהֹלֵ֣ךְ (ha·hō·lêḵ) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk with you; עִמָּ֔ךְ (‘im·māḵ) Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with He will never לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no leave you יַרְפְּךָ֖ (yar·pə·ḵā) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7503.htm">Strong's 7503: </a> Sink, relax [nor] וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no forsake you.” יַעַזְבֶֽךָּ׃ (ya·‘az·ḇe·kā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5800.htm">Strong's 5800: </a> To loosen, relinquish, permit <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and of good courage don't (Deut. 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