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the LORD your God himself will fight for you.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Do not be afraid of the nations there, for the LORD your God will fight for you.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />You shall not fear them, for it is the LORD your God who fights for you.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do not be afraid of them, for the LORD your God Himself will fight for you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Ye shall not fear them: for the LORD your God he shall fight for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />You must not fear them, for the LORD your God Himself fights for you.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do not fear them, for the LORD your God is the One fighting for you.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8216Do not fear them, for the LORD your God is the one fighting for you.&#8217<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />‘Do not fear them, for the LORD your God is the one fighting for you.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Do not fear them, for Yahweh your God is the one fighting for you.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Do not fear them, for it is the LORD your God who is fighting for you.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Don’t be afraid of them, for the LORD your God fights for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Don&#8217t be afraid of them, for the LORD your God fights for you.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Ye shall not fear them; for Jehovah your God, he it is that fighteth for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Ye shall not fear them: for the LORD your God, he it is that fighteth for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Don't be afraid of them, because the LORD your God himself will fight for you."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Don't be afraid of them, for the LORD your God will fight for you.' <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You are not to fear them, because the LORD your God will fight for you.'"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Do not be afraid of them, for the LORD your God Himself will fight for you.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Do not be afraid of them, for the LORD your God will personally fight for you." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Do not fear them, for the LORD your God himself will fight for you."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Ye shall not fear them: for the LORD your God he shall fight for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You shall not fear them; for Yahweh your God himself fights for you.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />do not fear them, for your God YHWH—He is fighting for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> fear them not, for Jehovah your God, He is fighting for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Ye shall not be afraid of them, for Jehovah, your God, he shall fight for you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Fear them not: for the Lord your God will fight for you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />You should not fear them. For the Lord your God will fight on your behalf.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Do not fear them, for it is the LORD, your God, who will fight for you.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Do not fear them, for it is the LORD your God who fights for you.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />You shall not fear them; for it is the LORD your God who is fighting for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />You shall not be afraid of them, because LORD JEHOVAH your God is The One fighting for your persons'.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Ye shall not fear them; for the LORD your God, He it is that fighteth for you.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Ye shall not be afraid of them, because the Lord our God himself shall fight for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/3-22.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=1028" 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/3.htm">Land Division East of the Jordan</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>And at that time I commanded Joshua: “Your own eyes have seen all that the LORD your God has done to these two kings. The LORD will do the same to all the kingdoms you are about to enter. <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><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.">Do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: tī·rå̄·ʾūm (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp:: 3mp) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">be afraid 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.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê·ḵem (N-mpc:: 2mp) -- 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. ">Himself</a> <a href="/hebrew/3898.htm" title="3898: han·nil·ḥām (Art:: V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To feed on, to consume, to battle. A primitive root; to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle.">will fight</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- ">for you.”</a> </span><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="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a></span><br />What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/14-14.htm">Exodus 14:14</a></span><br />The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-15.htm">2 Chronicles 20:15</a></span><br />And he said, “Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army, for the battle does not belong to you, but to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/118-6.htm">Psalm 118:6</a></span><br />The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-6.htm">Hebrews 13:6</a></span><br />So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-47.htm">1 Samuel 17:47</a></span><br />And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-1.htm">Isaiah 43:1-2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-33.htm">John 16:33</a></span><br />I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a></span><br />For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a></span><br />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?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a></span><br />I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-17.htm">Isaiah 54:17</a></span><br />No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">You shall not fear them: for the LORD your God he shall fight for you.</p><p class="hdg">shall not</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/43-1.htm">Isaiah 43:1,2</a></b></br> But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called <i>thee</i> by thy name; thou <i>art</i> mine… </p><p class="hdg">for the Lord</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/1-30.htm">Deuteronomy 1:30</a></b></br> The LORD your God which goeth before you, he shall fight for you, according to all that he did for you in Egypt before your eyes;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/20-4.htm">Deuteronomy 20:4</a></b></br> For the LORD your God <i>is</i> he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/14-14.htm">Exodus 14:14</a></b></br> The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/3-2.htm">Afraid</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/5-5.htm">Afraid</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/3-1.htm">The conquest of Og, king of Bashan</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/3-11.htm">This size of his bed</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/3-12.htm">The distribution of his lands to the two tribes and half</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/3-23.htm">Moses prays to enter into the land</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/3-26.htm">He is permitted to see it</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/3.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/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Do not be afraid of them</b><br>This command is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, emphasizing trust in God over fear of adversaries. In the context of Deuteronomy, Moses is addressing the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land, facing formidable enemies. The phrase "do not be afraid" is a divine reassurance, echoing God's promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It reflects the covenant relationship where God is the protector and provider. This command is also seen in <a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a>, where God encourages Joshua to be strong and courageous.<p><b>for the LORD your God Himself</b><br>This phrase underscores the personal and covenantal nature of God’s relationship with Israel. The use of "LORD" (YHWH) signifies the God of the covenant, who is faithful to His promises. The term "your God" personalizes this relationship, indicating that God is not a distant deity but one who is intimately involved with His people. This reflects the theological foundation of monotheism in Israel, distinguishing their faith from the polytheistic practices of surrounding nations.<p><b>will fight for you.</b><br>This assurance of divine intervention is a central theme in the narrative of Israel's conquest of Canaan. It highlights God's sovereignty and power, as seen in previous victories such as the crossing of the Red Sea (<a href="/exodus/14-14.htm">Exodus 14:14</a>) and the defeat of the Amalekites (<a href="/exodus/17-8.htm">Exodus 17:8-16</a>). The concept of God as a warrior is prevalent in the Old Testament, portraying Him as one who actively participates in the battles of His people. This foreshadows the ultimate victory through Jesus Christ, who conquers sin and death, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/15-57.htm">1 Corinthians 15:57</a>. The promise that God will fight for His people is a call to faith and reliance on divine strength rather than human might.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites, delivering God's message to the people as they prepare to enter the Promised Land.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, who are on the brink of entering Canaan, the land promised to their ancestors.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/canaan.htm">Canaan</a></b><br>The Promised Land, a place of both opportunity and challenge, inhabited by various nations that the Israelites are to conquer.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who promises to fight for His people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_enemies_of_israel.htm">The Enemies of Israel</a></b><br>The nations residing in Canaan, representing obstacles and fears that the Israelites must overcome.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Recognize that God is in control and fights on behalf of His people. This trust should alleviate fear and anxiety about the future.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_adversity.htm">Courage in the Face of Adversity</a></b><br>Believers are called to be courageous, knowing that God is with them. This courage is not based on personal strength but on God's promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a></b><br>Reflect on God's faithfulness throughout history. Just as He fought for Israel, He remains faithful to His promises today.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>Understand that believers face spiritual battles, and God equips and fights for them. Prayer and reliance on God's Word are crucial.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_support.htm">Community Support</a></b><br>Encourage one another in faith, reminding each other of God's promises and presence in times of fear and uncertainty.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_killing_in_war_considered_murder.htm">Is killing in war considered murder?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/origin_of_friday_the_13th_superstition.htm">What is the origin of Friday the 13th superstition?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_biblical_meaning_of_faith.htm">What is the biblical definition and example of faith?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_couldn't_manasseh_defeat_canaanites.htm">Joshua 17:12: Why couldn't Manasseh drive out the Canaanites if God had already promised total victory?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/deuteronomy/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 22.</span> - The "he" here is emphatic; as God himself would fight for them, why should they be afraid? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/3-22.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">Do not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be afraid of them,</span><br /><span class="heb">תְִּירָא֑וּם‪‬‪‬‪‬</span> <span class="translit">(tî·rā·’ūm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֚י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹֽהֵיכֶ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hê·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Himself</span><br /><span class="heb">ה֖וּא</span> <span class="translit">(hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will fight</span><br /><span class="heb">הַנִּלְחָ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(han·nil·ḥām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3898.htm">Strong's 3898: </a> </span><span class="str2">To feed on, to consume, to battle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for you.”</span><br /><span class="heb">ס</span> <span class="translit">(s)</span><br /><span class="parse">Punctuation<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/3-22.htm">Deuteronomy 3:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/3-22.htm">Deuteronomy 3:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/3-22.htm">Deuteronomy 3:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/3-22.htm">Deuteronomy 3:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/3-22.htm">Deuteronomy 3:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/3-22.htm">Deuteronomy 3:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/3-22.htm">Deuteronomy 3:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/3-22.htm">Deuteronomy 3:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/3-22.htm">Deuteronomy 3:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/3-22.htm">Deuteronomy 3:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/3-22.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 3:22 You shall not fear them (Deut. 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