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Yahweh, he it is who does go before you; he will be with you, he will not fail you, neither forsake you: don`t be afraid, neither be dismayed.

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A Promise for Every Believer

Commentators emphasize that this promise extends beyond ancient Israel. The author of Hebrews applies this exact assurance—"he will never fail thee, nor forsake thee"—to all of God's people (Hebrews 13:5). This Old Testament encouragement is a direct promise for the faith and hope of every Christian today.

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Deuteronomy

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Deuteronomy 31:7–8

18th Century

Theologian

Moses hands over to Joshua that office as leader of the people, to which he had already been designated (Deuteronomy 1:38; [Reference N…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Deuteronomy 31:1–8

19th Century

Bishop

Deuteronomy 31:1–8. MOSES RESIGNS HIS CHARGE AS LEADER TO JOSHUA.

And Moses went and spoke.

John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 31:8

17th Century

Pastor

And the Lord, he [it is] that does go before you
The Word of the Lord, his Shechinah, according to the above Targum,…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 31:1–8

17th Century

Minister

Moses assures Israel of the constant presence of God with them. This is applied by the apostle to all God's spiritual Israel, to encourage their fa…