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Deuteronomy 7:18
But do not be afraid of them. Be sure to remember what the LORD your God did to Pharaoh and all Egypt:
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Moses addresses the Israelites on the plains of Moab, instructing them not to fear the Canaanite nations despite their size. He directs their focus to the LORD's past deliverance of Israel from Egypt.
The words — The Hebrew imperative זָכֹר (za.khor) commands careful remembrance of what (אֲשֶׁר, a.sher) Yahweh (יְהוָה, Yah.weh) did (עָשָׂה, a.sah) to Pharaoh and all Egypt. This follows the negation לֹא (lo') and the verb תִירָא (ti.ra), forming a direct command against fear rooted in historical recall.
The thread — The text links to Deuteronomy 31:6 and Deuteronomy 1:29, which repeat the command not to be terrified of enemies. It also connects to Psalms 105:5, which commands remembrance of God's wonders and judgments.
Why it lands — The verse requires the reader to replace anxiety about present threats with factual recall of past divine intervention. It demands active retention of historical events as the basis for present courage.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Thou shalt not be afraid of them: but shalt well remember what the Lord thy God did unto Pharaoh, and unto all Egypt;
Cross-references
- Psalms 105:5 Remember the wonders He has done, His marvels, and the judgments He has pronounced,
- Deuteronomy 31:6 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.”
- Deuteronomy 1:29 So I said to you: “Do not be terrified or afraid of them!
- Psalms 77:11 I will remember the works of the LORD; yes, I will remember Your wonders of old.
- Isaiah 51:9 Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD. Wake up as in days past, as in generations of old. Was it not You who cut Rahab to pieces, who pierced through the dragon?
- Exodus 7:1 The LORD answered Moses, “See, I have made you like God to Pharaoh, and your brother Aaron will be your prophet.
- Deuteronomy 3:6 We devoted them to destruction, as we had done to Sihon king of Heshbon, utterly destroying the men, women, and children of every city.
- Judges 6:13 “Please, my Lord,” Gideon replied, “if the LORD is with us, why has all this happened to us? And where are all His wonders of which our fathers told us, saying, ‘Has not the LORD brought us up out of Egypt?’ But now the LORD has forsaken us and delivered us into the hand of Midian.”
- Psalms 27:1 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?
- Psalms 46:1 For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.