Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The LORD your God himself will cross over ahead of you. He will destroy these nations before you, and you will take possession of their land. Joshua also will cross over ahead of you, as the LORD said. New Living Translation But the LORD your God himself will cross over ahead of you. He will destroy the nations living there, and you will take possession of their land. Joshua will lead you across the river, just as the LORD promised. English Standard Version The LORD your God himself will go over before you. He will destroy these nations before you, so that you shall dispossess them, and Joshua will go over at your head, as the LORD has spoken. Berean Standard Bible The LORD your God Himself will cross over ahead of you. He will destroy these nations before you, and you will dispossess them. Joshua will cross ahead of you, as the LORD has said. King James Bible The LORD thy God, he will go over before thee, and he will destroy these nations from before thee, and thou shalt possess them: and Joshua, he shall go over before thee, as the LORD hath said. New King James Version The LORD your God Himself crosses over before you; He will destroy these nations from before you, and you shall dispossess them. Joshua himself crosses over before you, just as the LORD has said. New American Standard Bible It is the LORD your God who is going to cross ahead of you; He Himself will destroy these nations before you, and you shall dispossess them. Joshua is the one who is going to cross ahead of you, just as the LORD has spoken. NASB 1995 “It is the LORD your God who will cross ahead of you; He will destroy these nations before you, and you shall dispossess them. Joshua is the one who will cross ahead of you, just as the LORD has spoken. NASB 1977 “It is the LORD your God who will cross ahead of you; He will destroy these nations before you, and you shall dispossess them. Joshua is the one who will cross ahead of you, just as the LORD has spoken. Legacy Standard Bible It is Yahweh your God who will cross ahead of you; He will destroy these nations before you, and you shall dispossess them. Joshua is the one who will cross ahead of you, just as Yahweh has spoken. Amplified Bible It is the LORD your God who will cross ahead of you; He will destroy these nations before you, and you shall dispossess them. Joshua is the one who will go across before you [to lead you], just as the LORD has said. Christian Standard Bible The LORD your God is the one who will cross ahead of you. He will destroy these nations before you, and you will drive them out. Joshua is the one who will cross ahead of you, as the LORD has said. Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD your God is the One who will cross ahead of you. He will destroy these nations before you, and you will drive them out. Joshua is the one who will cross ahead of you, as the LORD has said. American Standard Version Jehovah thy God, he will go over before thee; he will destroy these nations from before thee, and thou shalt dispossess them: and Joshua, he shall go over before thee, as Jehovah hath spoken. English Revised Version The LORD thy God, he will go over before thee; he will destroy these nations from before thee, and thou shalt possess them: and Joshua, he shall go over before thee, as the LORD hath spoken. GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD your God is the one who will cross the river ahead of you. He will destroy those nations as you arrive, and you will take possession of their land. Joshua will also cross the river ahead of you, as the LORD told you. Good News Translation The LORD your God himself will go before you and destroy the nations living there, so that you can occupy their land; and Joshua will be your leader, as the LORD has said. International Standard Version and the LORD told me, 'You won't be crossing the Jordan River.' But the LORD your God is crossing over before you. He will destroy these nations in front of you and you will dispossess them. As for Joshua, he will cross over before you, just as the LORD promised. Majority Standard Bible The LORD your God Himself will cross over ahead of you. He will destroy these nations before you, and you will dispossess them. Joshua will cross ahead of you, as the LORD has said. NET Bible As for the LORD your God, he is about to cross over before you; he will destroy these nations before you and dispossess them. As for Joshua, he is about to cross before you just as the LORD has said. New Heart English Bible The LORD your God, he will go over before you; he will destroy these nations from before you, and you shall dispossess them. Joshua shall go over before you, as the LORD has spoken. Webster's Bible Translation The LORD thy God, he will go over before thee, and he will destroy these nations from before thee, and thou shalt possess them: and Joshua he shall go over before thee, as the LORD hath said. World English Bible Yahweh your God himself will go over before you. He will destroy these nations from before you, and you shall dispossess them. Joshua will go over before you, as Yahweh has spoken. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYour God YHWH—He is passing over before you; He destroys these nations from before you, and you have possessed them; Joshua—he is passing over before you, as YHWH has spoken. Young's Literal Translation 'Jehovah thy God He is passing over before thee, He doth destroy these nations from before thee, and thou hast possessed them; Joshua -- he is passing over before thee as Jehovah hath spoken, Smith's Literal Translation Jehovah thy God he goes over before thee, and he will destroy these nations from before thee, and possess thou them: Joshua he passes over before thee as Jehovah spake. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe Lord thy God then will pass over before thee: he will destroy all these nations in thy sight, and thou shalt possess them: and this Josue shall go over before thee, as the Lord hath spoken. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, the Lord your God will go across before you. He himself will abolish all these nations in your sight, and you shall possess them. And this man Joshua shall go across before you, just as the Lord has spoken. New American Bible It is the LORD, your God, who will cross before you; he will destroy these nations before you, that you may dispossess them. (It is Joshua who will cross before you, as the LORD promised.) New Revised Standard Version The LORD your God himself will cross over before you. He will destroy these nations before you, and you shall dispossess them. Joshua also will cross over before you, as the LORD promised. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe LORD your God, he will go over before you, and he will destroy these nations from before you, and you shall possess them; and Joshua shall go over before you, as the LORD has said. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated LORD JEHOVAH your God, He crosses before you and he shall destroy these nations from before you and you shall possess them; Yeshua, he passes before you, as LORD JEHOVAH said. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The LORD thy God, He will go over before thee; He will destroy these nations from before thee, and thou shalt dispossess them; and Joshua, he shall go over before thee, as the LORD hath spoken. Brenton Septuagint Translation The Lord thy God who goes before thee, he shall destroy these nations before thee, and thou shalt inherit them: and it shall be Joshua that goes before thy face, as the Lord has spoken. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Moses Encourages the People…2he said to them, “I am now a hundred and twenty years old; I am no longer able to come and go, and the LORD has said to me, ‘You shall not cross the Jordan.’ 3The LORD your God Himself will cross over ahead of you. He will destroy these nations before you, and you will dispossess them. Joshua will cross ahead of you, as the LORD has said. 4And the LORD will do to them as He did to Sihon and Og, the kings of the Amorites, when He destroyed them along with their land.… Cross References Joshua 1:5 No one shall stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so will I be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Exodus 23:23 For My angel will go before you and bring you into the land of the Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Canaanites, Hivites, and Jebusites, and I will annihilate them. Numbers 27:18-20 And the LORD replied to Moses, “Take Joshua son of Nun, a man with the Spirit in him, and lay your hands on him. / Have him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole congregation, and commission him in their sight. / Confer on him some of your authority, so that the whole congregation of Israel will obey him. Joshua 3:10 He continued, “This is how you will know that the living God is among you and that He will surely drive out before you the Canaanites, Hittites, Hivites, Perizzites, Girgashites, Amorites, and Jebusites. Joshua 23:5 The LORD your God will push them out of your way and drive them out before you, so that you can take possession of their land, as the LORD your God promised you. Judges 2:18 Whenever the LORD raised up a judge for the Israelites, He was with that judge and saved them from the hands of their enemies while the judge was still alive; for the LORD was moved to pity by their groaning under those who oppressed them and afflicted them. Psalm 44:2-3 With Your hand You drove out the nations and planted our fathers there; You crushed the peoples and cast them out. / For it was not by their sword that they took the land; their arm did not bring them victory. It was by Your right hand, Your arm, and the light of Your face, because You favored them. Isaiah 41:10 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. Isaiah 43:2 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. Isaiah 45:2 “I will go before you and level the mountains; I will break down the gates of bronze and cut through the bars of iron. Jeremiah 1:8 Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD. Matthew 28:20 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.” John 14:18 I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. Acts 7:45 And our fathers who received it brought it in with Joshua when they dispossessed the nations God drove out before them. It remained until the time of David, Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Treasury of Scripture The LORD your God, he will go over before you, and he will destroy these nations from before you, and you shall possess them: and Joshua, he shall go over before you, as the LORD has said. thy God Deuteronomy 9:3 Understand therefore this day, that the LORD thy God is he which goeth over before thee; as a consuming fire he shall destroy them, and he shall bring them down before thy face: so shalt thou drive them out, and destroy them quickly, as the LORD hath said unto thee. Genesis 48:21 And Israel said unto Joseph, Behold, I die: but God shall be with you, and bring you again unto the land of your fathers. Psalm 44:2,3 How thou didst drive out the heathen with thy hand, and plantedst them; how thou didst afflict the people, and cast them out… and Joshua Deuteronomy 31:7,8,14,23 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… Deuteronomy 3:28 But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him: for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which thou shalt see. Deuteronomy 34:9 And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him: and the children of Israel hearkened unto him, and did as the LORD commanded Moses. Jesus Jump to Previous Ahead Cross Destroy Destruction Dispossess Head Heritage Joshua Mayest Nations Passing Possess Possessed PossessionJump to Next Ahead Cross Destroy Destruction Dispossess Head Heritage Joshua Mayest Nations Passing Possess Possessed PossessionDeuteronomy 31 1. Moses encourages the people7. He encourages Joshua 9. He delivers the law unto the priests to be read in the seventh year 14. God gives a charge to Joshua 19. and a song to testify against the people 24. Moses delivers the book of the law to the Levites to keep 28. He makes a protestation The LORD your God Himself will cross over ahead of you. This phrase emphasizes God's direct involvement in the Israelites' journey into the Promised Land. It reflects God's covenant faithfulness, as He personally leads His people, ensuring their success. This divine leadership is reminiscent of God's guidance during the Exodus, where He led the Israelites with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night (Exodus 13:21). The crossing over signifies a transition from the wilderness into a land of promise, echoing the crossing of the Red Sea and foreshadowing the crossing of the Jordan River. It underscores God's sovereignty and His role as the ultimate leader and protector of Israel. He will destroy these nations before you, and you will dispossess them. Joshua will cross ahead of you, as the LORD has said. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant God of Israel, who promises to lead and fight for His people. 2. Moses The leader of Israel who is preparing to pass leadership to Joshua. 3. Joshua The appointed successor of Moses, tasked with leading Israel into the Promised Land. 4. The Nations The inhabitants of Canaan whom God promises to destroy before Israel. 5. The Promised Land (Canaan) The land promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Teaching Points God's Leadership and SovereigntyGod Himself leads His people, demonstrating His sovereignty and faithfulness. We can trust Him to guide us through life's challenges. The Role of Human Leadership While God is the ultimate leader, He appoints human leaders like Joshua to fulfill His purposes. We should respect and support godly leadership in our communities. The Assurance of Victory God's promise to destroy the nations before Israel assures us of victory over spiritual battles when we rely on His strength. Transition and Trust As Moses transitions leadership to Joshua, it teaches us to trust God's plan during times of change and uncertainty. Faith in God's Promises Just as Israel was called to have faith in God's promises, we are called to trust in His Word and His plans for our lives.Verses 3-6. - But though Moses was no longer to be their leader, he assures them that the Lord would fulfill his engagement to conduct them to the possession of Canaan, even as he had already given them the territory of the kings of the Amorites; and he therefore exhorts them to be of good courage and fearlessly go forward to the conquest of the laud (cf. Deuteronomy 1:21; Deuteronomy 10:3). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The LORDיְהוָ֨ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel your God אֱלֹהֶ֜יךָ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative Himself ה֣וּא ׀ (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are will cross over עֹבֵ֣ר (‘ō·ḇêr) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on ahead of you. לְפָנֶ֗יךָ (lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 6440: The face He הֽוּא־ (hū-) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are will destroy יַשְׁמִ֞יד (yaš·mîḏ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8045: To be exterminated or destroyed these הָאֵ֛לֶּה (hā·’êl·leh) Article | Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those nations הַגּוֹיִ֥ם (hag·gō·w·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts before you, מִלְּפָנֶ֖יךָ (mil·lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā) Preposition-m, Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 6440: The face and you will dispossess them. וִֽירִשְׁתָּ֑ם (wî·riš·tām) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 3423: To occupy, to seize, to rob, to inherit, to expel, to impoverish, to ruin Joshua יְהוֹשֻׁ֗עַ (yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3091: Joshua -- 'the LORD is salvation', Moses' successor, also the name of a number of Israelites will cross עֹבֵ֣ר (‘ō·ḇêr) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on ahead of you, לְפָנֶ֔יךָ (lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 6440: The face as כַּאֲשֶׁ֖ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the LORD יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel has said. דִּבֶּ֥ר (dib·ber) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue Links Deuteronomy 31:3 NIVDeuteronomy 31:3 NLT Deuteronomy 31:3 ESV Deuteronomy 31:3 NASB Deuteronomy 31:3 KJV Deuteronomy 31:3 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 31:3 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 31:3 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 31:3 French Bible Deuteronomy 31:3 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 31:3 Yahweh your God he will go over (Deut. 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