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Yahweh will cause your enemies who rise up against you to be struck before you: they shall come out against you one way, and shall flee before you seven ways.
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The Meaning of "Seven Ways"
Commentators explain that the phrase "flee before thee seven ways" is a powerful image of total victory. It signifies a complete and chaotic rout where a terrified army scatters in every possible direction. This promise was not just for a simple retreat, but for an overwhelming and undeniable victory orchestrated by God.
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Deuteronomy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
A comparison of this chapter with (Exodus 23:20–23) and (Leviticus 26:0) will show how Moses here resumes and amplifies the…
19th Century
Anglican
And flee before you seven ways. — “So is the custom of those who are terrified, to flee, scattering in every direction” (…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The Lord shall cause your enemies that rise up against you to be smitten before your face<…
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