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You will be defeated by your enemies.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> “But the LORD told me to tell you, ‘Do not attack, for I am not with you. If you go ahead on your own, you will be crushed by your enemies.’ <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the LORD said to me, ‘Say to them, Do not go up or fight, for I am not in your midst, lest you be defeated before your enemies.’ <a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But the LORD said to me, “Tell them not to go up and fight, for I am not with you to keep you from defeat by your enemies.” <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/1.htm">King James Bible</a> And the LORD said unto me, Say unto them, Go not up, neither fight; for I am not among you; lest ye be smitten before your enemies. <a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/1.htm">New King James Version</a> “And the LORD said to me, ‘Tell them, “Do not go up nor fight, for I am not among you; lest you be defeated before your enemies.” ’ <a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But the LORD said to me, ‘Say to them, “Do not go up nor fight, for I am not among you; otherwise you will be defeated by your enemies.”’ <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220And the LORD said to me, &#8216Say to them, &#8220Do not go up nor fight, for I am not among you; otherwise you will be defeated before your enemies."&#8217 <a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And the LORD said to me, ‘Say to them, “Do not go up, nor fight, for I am not among you; lest you be defeated before your enemies.”’ <a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Yahweh said to me, ‘Say to them, “Do not go up and do not fight—for I am not among you—so that you are not defeated before your enemies.”’ <a href="/amp/deuteronomy/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But the LORD said to me, ‘Say to them, “Do not go up and do not fight, for I am not among you [because of your rebellion]; otherwise you will be [badly] defeated by your enemies.”’ <a href="/csb/deuteronomy/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “But the LORD said to me, ‘Tell them: Don’t go up and fight, for I am not with you to keep you from being defeated by your enemies.’ <a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But the LORD said to me, &#8216Tell them: Don&#8217t go up and fight, for I am not with you to keep you from being defeated by your enemies.&#8217 <a href="/asv/deuteronomy/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Jehovah said unto me, Say unto them, Go not up, neither fight; for I am not among you; lest ye be smitten before your enemies. <a href="/cev/deuteronomy/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But the LORD said, "Moses, warn them not to go into the hill country. I won't help them fight, and their enemies will defeat them." <a href="/erv/deuteronomy/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the LORD said unto me, Say unto them, Go not up, neither fight; for I am not among you; lest ye be smitten before your enemies. <a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But the LORD said to me, "Tell them, 'Don't go and fight, because I won't be with you. You will be defeated by your enemies.'" <a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> "But the LORD said to me, 'Warn them not to attack, for I will not be with them, and their enemies will defeat them.' <a href="/isv/deuteronomy/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Then the LORD told me: 'Tell them not to go up and fight because I will not be in their midst, or else you will be defeated before your enemies.' <a href="/msb/deuteronomy/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But the LORD said to me, ?Tell them not to go up and fight, for I am not with you to keep you from defeat by your enemies.? <a href="/net/deuteronomy/1.htm">NET Bible</a> But the LORD told me: "Tell them this: 'Do not go up and fight, because I will not be with you and you will be defeated by your enemies.'" <a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The LORD said to me, "Tell them, 'Do not go up, neither fight; for I am not among you; lest you be struck before your enemies.'" <a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the LORD said to me, Say to them, Go not up, neither fight; for I am not among you; lest ye be smitten before your enemies. <a href="/web/deuteronomy/1.htm">World English Bible</a> Yahweh said to me, “Tell them, ‘Don’t go up and don’t fight; for I am not among you, lest you be struck before your enemies.’” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and YHWH says to me, Say to them, You do not go up, nor fight, for I am not in your midst, and you are not struck before your enemies. <a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Jehovah saith unto me, Say to them, Ye do not go up, nor fight, for I am not in your midst, and ye are not smitten before your enemies. <a href="/slt/deuteronomy/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jehovah will say to me, Say to them, Ye shall not go up, and ye shall not fight; for I am not in the midst of you and ye shall not be smitten before your enemies.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The Lord said to me: Say to them: Go not up, and fight not, for I am not with you: lest you fall before your enemies. <a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> the Lord said to me: ‘Say to them: Do not ascend and do not fight. For I am not with you. Otherwise, you may fall in the sight of your enemies.’ <a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/1.htm">New American Bible</a> But the LORD said to me, Warn them: Do not go up and fight—for I will not be in your midst—lest you be beaten down before your enemies. <a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The LORD said to me, “Say to them, ‘Do not go up and do not fight, for I am not in the midst of you; otherwise you will be defeated by your enemies.’”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the LORD said to me, Say to them, You shall not go up, neither fight; for I am not among you; lest you be defeated before your enemies. <a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And LORD JEHOVAH said to me: ‘Say to them, “You shall not go up and you shall not fight, because I am not among you, lest you will be defeated before your enemies.”’<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the LORD said unto me: 'Say unto them: Go not up, neither fight; for I am not among you; lest ye be smitten before your enemies.' <a href="/sep/deuteronomy/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the Lord said to me, Tell them, Ye shall not go up, neither shall ye fight, for I am not with you; thus shall ye not be destroyed before your enemies. <a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/1-42.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=385" 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/1.htm">The Defeat at Hormah</a> 41“We have sinned against the LORD,” you replied. “We will go up and fight, as the LORD our God has commanded us.” Then each of you put on his weapons of war, thinking it easy to go up into the hill country. 42<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.">But the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lay (Prep:: 1cs) -- To, into, towards. ">to me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ĕ·mōr (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">“Tell</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- ">them</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.">not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: ṯa·‘ă·lū (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">to go up</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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3898.htm" title="3898: ṯil·lā·ḥă·mū (V-Nifal-Imperf-2mp) -- To feed on, to consume, to battle. A primitive root; to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle.">and fight,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ’ê·nen·nî (Adv:: 1cs) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">I am not</a> <a href="/hebrew/7130.htm" title="7130: bə·qir·bə·ḵem (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 2mp) -- Inward part, midst. From qarab; properly, the nearest part, i.e. The center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial.">with 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.">to keep you from</a> <a href="/hebrew/5062.htm" title="5062: tin·nā·ḡə·p̄ū (V-Nifal-Imperf-2mp) -- To strike, smite. A primitive root; to push, gore, defeat, stub, inflict.">defeat</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.">by</a> <a href="/hebrew/341.htm" title="341: ’ō·yə·ḇê·ḵem (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 2mp) -- Hating, an adversary. Or owyeb; active participle of 'ayab; hating; an adversary.">your enemies.”</a> 43So I spoke to you, but you would not listen. You rebelled against the command of the LORD and presumptuously went up into the hill country.…<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="/numbers/14-41.htm">Numbers 14:41-45</a> But Moses said, “Why are you transgressing the commandment of the LORD? This will not succeed! / Do not go up, lest you be struck down by your enemies, because the LORD is not among you. / For there the Amalekites and Canaanites will face you, and you will fall by the sword. Because you have turned away from the LORD, He will not be with you.” ... <a href="/joshua/7-12.htm">Joshua 7:12-13</a> This is why the Israelites cannot stand against their enemies. They will turn their backs and run from their enemies, because they themselves have been set apart for destruction. I will no longer be with you unless you remove from among you whatever is devoted to destruction. / Get up and consecrate the people, saying, ‘Consecrate yourselves for tomorrow, for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: Among you, O Israel, there are things devoted to destruction. You cannot stand against your enemies until you remove them. <a href="/1_samuel/28-18.htm">1 Samuel 28:18</a> Because you did not obey the LORD or carry out His burning anger against Amalek, the LORD has done this to you today. <a href="/isaiah/30-1.htm">Isaiah 30:1-3</a> “Woe to the rebellious children,” declares the LORD, “to those who carry out a plan that is not Mine, who form an alliance, but against My will, heaping up sin upon sin. / They set out to go down to Egypt without asking My advice, to seek shelter under Pharaoh’s protection and take refuge in Egypt’s shade. / But Pharaoh’s protection will become your shame, and the refuge of Egypt’s shade your disgrace. <a href="/jeremiah/42-19.htm">Jeremiah 42:19-22</a> The LORD has told you, O remnant of Judah, ‘Do not go to Egypt.’ Know for sure that I have warned you today! / For you have deceived yourselves by sending me to the LORD your God, saying, ‘Pray to the LORD our God on our behalf, and as for all that the LORD our God says, tell it to us and we will do it.’ / For I have told you today, but you have not obeyed the voice of the LORD your God in all He has sent me to tell you. ... <a href="/ezekiel/20-32.htm">Ezekiel 20:32-38</a> When you say, ‘Let us be like the nations, like the peoples of the lands, serving wood and stone,’ what you have in mind will never come to pass. / As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, with a strong hand, an outstretched arm, and outpoured wrath I will rule over you. / With a strong hand, an outstretched arm, and outpoured wrath I will bring you out from the peoples and gather you from the lands to which you have been scattered. ... <a href="/psalms/127-1.htm">Psalm 127:1</a> A song of ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain; unless the LORD protects the city, its watchmen stand guard in vain. <a href="/proverbs/21-30.htm">Proverbs 21:30</a> There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD. <a href="/isaiah/31-1.htm">Isaiah 31:1-3</a> Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in their abundance of chariots and in their multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD. / Yet He too is wise and brings disaster; He does not call back His words. He will rise up against the house of the wicked and against the allies of evildoers. / But the Egyptians are men, not God; their horses are flesh, not spirit. When the LORD stretches out His hand, the helper will stumble, and the one he helps will fall; both will perish together. <a href="/lamentations/3-37.htm">Lamentations 3:37</a> Who has spoken and it came to pass, unless the Lord has ordained it? <a href="/matthew/7-26.htm">Matthew 7:26-27</a> But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its collapse!” <a href="/john/15-5.htm">John 15:5</a> I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing. <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="/1_corinthians/10-12.htm">1 Corinthians 10:12</a> So the one who thinks he is standing firm should be careful not to fall. <a href="/2_corinthians/2-14.htm">2 Corinthians 2:14</a> But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the LORD said to me, Say to them. Go not up, neither fight; for I am not among you; lest you be smitten before your enemies.Go not up<a href="/numbers/14-41.htm">Numbers 14:41,42</a> And Moses said, Wherefore now do ye transgress the commandment of the LORD? but it shall not prosper… for I am not<a href="/leviticus/26-17.htm">Leviticus 26:17</a> And I will set my face against you, and ye shall be slain before your enemies: they that hate you shall reign over you; and ye shall flee when none pursueth you.<a href="/joshua/7-8.htm">Joshua 7:8-13</a> O Lord, what shall I say, when Israel turneth their backs before their enemies! … <a href="/1_samuel/4-2.htm">1 Samuel 4:2,10</a> And the Philistines put themselves in array against Israel: and when they joined battle, Israel was smitten before the Philistines: and they slew of the army in the field about four thousand men… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/20-18.htm">Attack</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-4.htm">Defeated</a> <a href="/numbers/32-21.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/numbers/35-34.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/leviticus/16-13.htm">Otherwise</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-4.htm">Overcome</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-4.htm">Smitten</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-4.htm">Struck</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/2-5.htm">Attack</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-33.htm">Defeated</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/6-19.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-14.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/6-15.htm">Otherwise</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/7-2.htm">Overcome</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/7-2.htm">Smitten</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-33.htm">Struck</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 1</div>1. <a href="/deuteronomy/1-1.htm">Moses' speech in the end of the fortieth year</a> 6. <a href="/deuteronomy/1-6.htm">briefly rehearsing the history of God's sending them from Horeb</a> 14. <a href="/deuteronomy/1-14.htm">of giving them officers</a> 19. <a href="/deuteronomy/1-19.htm">of sending the spies to search the land</a> 34. <a href="/deuteronomy/1-34.htm">of his anger for their incredulity</a> 41. <a href="/deuteronomy/1-41.htm">and disobedience</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'; </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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/1.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/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But the LORD said to me This phrase indicates direct communication from God to Moses, emphasizing the prophetic role of Moses as a mediator between God and the Israelites. Throughout the Pentateuch, Moses frequently receives divine instructions, underscoring his unique leadership and prophetic authority. This communication reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where God guides and instructs His chosen people.Tell them not to go up and fight Here, God commands Moses to instruct the Israelites against taking military action. This directive comes after the Israelites' disobedience and lack of faith in God's promise to give them the land of Canaan. The command highlights the importance of obedience to God's will and the consequences of acting presumptuously without divine approval. It serves as a reminder that success in their endeavors is contingent upon God's blessing and guidance.for I am not with you This phrase signifies the withdrawal of God's presence and favor due to the Israelites' previous rebellion and lack of trust. In the Old Testament, God's presence is often associated with victory and protection, as seen in the battles led by Joshua and the judges. The absence of God's presence here foreshadows inevitable failure, illustrating the principle that human efforts without divine support are futile.to keep you from defeat by your enemies The warning of defeat underscores the reality of Israel's vulnerability without God's protection. Historically, the Israelites faced numerous formidable enemies in the land of Canaan, and their victories were attributed to divine intervention. This phrase serves as a cautionary note about the consequences of disobedience and the necessity of relying on God's strength rather than their own. It also prefigures the New Testament teaching that spiritual victory is achieved through reliance on Christ, who is the ultimate source of strength and deliverance for believers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant God of Israel, who guides and commands His people. 2. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The leader of the Israelites, who communicates God's commands to the people. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a> The chosen people of God, who are being prepared to enter the Promised Land. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_promised_land.htm">The Promised Land</a> The land of Canaan, which God promised to Abraham and his descendants. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_enemies.htm">The Enemies</a> The nations residing in Canaan, whom the Israelites are to conquer under God's guidance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_command.htm">Obedience to God's Command</a> The Israelites were warned not to proceed without God's presence. This teaches us the importance of seeking God's guidance and obeying His commands in our decisions. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_presumption.htm">The Consequences of Presumption</a> Acting presumptuously, without God's blessing, leads to failure. We must avoid assuming God's support without His explicit direction. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_god's_presence.htm">The Importance of God's Presence</a> Success in spiritual battles and life endeavors depends on God's presence. We should prioritize maintaining a close relationship with Him. <a href="/topical/l/learning_from_past_mistakes.htm">Learning from Past Mistakes</a> The Israelites' history serves as a lesson for us to learn from past mistakes and align our actions with God's will. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_timing.htm">Trust in God's Timing</a> God's timing is perfect. We must trust His plan and wait for His direction rather than rushing ahead on our own.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 1</a> <a href="/q/why_attribute_victories_to_divine_acts.htm">Why do biblical writers often attribute historical victories and defeats to divine intervention rather than natural causes?</a> <a href="/q/when_is_it_time_to_harm_or_to_heal.htm">When is war or peace appropriate?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_deut._7_16_align_with_israel's_losses.htm">How can Deuteronomy 7:16's promise of victory over enemies be reconciled with records of Israel's military setbacks in other biblical accounts?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_there_little_evidence_for_deut._28.htm">If these curses were historically fulfilled, why is there limited archaeological evidence supporting widespread devastation on the scale described in Deuteronomy 28?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/deuteronomy/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 42. - Moses, by the command of God, warned the people that, if they presumed to go up, they should go without his protection, and so would certainly fall before their enemies. <a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/1-42.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>But the LORD יְהוָ֜ה (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 said וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to me, אֵלַ֗י (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to “Tell אֱמֹ֤ר (’ĕ·mōr) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say them לָהֶם֙ (lā·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> not לֹ֤א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no to go up תַֽעֲלוּ֙ (ṯa·‘ă·lū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> To ascend, in, actively and fight, תִלָּ֣חֲמ֔וּ (ṯil·lā·ḥă·mū) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3898.htm">Strong's 3898: </a> To feed on, to consume, to battle for כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction I am not אֵינֶ֖נִּי (’ê·nen·nî) Adverb | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> A non-entity, a negative particle with בְּקִרְבְּכֶ֑ם (bə·qir·bə·ḵem) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7130.htm">Strong's 7130: </a> The nearest part, the center you וְלֹא֙ (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no to keep you from וְלֹא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no defeat תִּנָּֽגְפ֔וּ (tin·nā·ḡə·p̄ū) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5062.htm">Strong's 5062: </a> To push, gore, defeat, stub, inflict by לִפְנֵ֖י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face your enemies.” אֹיְבֵיכֶֽם׃ (’ō·yə·ḇê·ḵem) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_341.htm">Strong's 341: </a> Hating, an adversary <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/1-42.htm">Deuteronomy 1:42 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/1-42.htm">Deuteronomy 1:42 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/1-42.htm">Deuteronomy 1:42 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/1-42.htm">Deuteronomy 1:42 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/1-42.htm">Deuteronomy 1:42 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/1-42.htm">Deuteronomy 1:42 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/1-42.htm">Deuteronomy 1:42 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/1-42.htm">Deuteronomy 1:42 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/1-42.htm">Deuteronomy 1:42 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/1-42.htm">Deuteronomy 1:42 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-42.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 1:42 Yahweh said to me Tell them Don't (Deut. 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