Deuteronomy 7:17

If thou shalt say in thine heart, These nations are more than I; how can I dispossess them?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 7:17

BSB
You may say in your heart, "These nations are greater than we are; how can we drive them out?"
AKJV
If you shall say in your heart, These nations are more than I; how can I dispossess them?
CPDV
If you say in your heart, 'These nations are more than I am, so how will I be able to destroy them?'
ERV
If thou shalt say in thine heart, These nations are more than I; how can I dispossess them?
NHEB
If you shall say in your heart, "These nations are more than I; how can I dispossess them?"
SMT
When thou shalt say in thy heart, The nations many more than I, how shall I be able to dispossess them?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 7:17

IfthoushaltsayH559VerbinthineheartH3824Noun MasculineThesenationsH1471aremoreH7227thanIhowH349canH3201VerbIdispossessH3423Verbthem

Commentary for Deuteronomy 7:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Deuteronomy 7:17
Summary
Israel expresses doubt about conquering militarily superior nations
Place
Canaan
Event
Expression of military doubt
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Narrative