And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.
What does Deuteronomy 31:8 mean?
Moses assures Israel of the constant presence of God with them.
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Keep this verse inside Deuteronomy 31:7-8 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Commentary on Deuteronomy 31:8
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Context in Deuteronomy 31
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Deuteronomy 31 belongs to the middle movement of the book, especially the section often described as the song of Moses, blessing of the tribes, and Moses’ death. Deuteronomy restates and interprets the law through a series of charged covenant sermons that call Israel to remember, love, obey, and choose life. Read this chapter with the wider themes of memory, covenant, and love of God in view so the individual verses keep their proper weight.
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