But the mountain shall be thine; for it [is] a wood, and thou shalt cut it down: and the outgoings of it shall be thine: for thou shalt drive out the Canaanites, though they have iron chariots, [and] though they [be] strong.
Complete Jewish Bible:
but the hills too will be yours. Although it is a forest, you will clear it, and the resulting open land will be yours. You will drive out the Kena'ani, even though they have iron chariots and are strong."
Berean Standard Bible:
because the hill country will be yours as well. It is a forest; clear it, and its farthest limits will be yours. Although the Canaanites have iron chariots and although they are strong, you can drive them out.”
American Standard Version:
but the hill-country shall be thine; for though it is a forest, thou shalt cut it down, and the goings out thereof shall be thine; for thou shalt drive out the Canaanites, though they have chariots of iron, and though they are strong.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
But the mountain{H2022} shall be thine; for it is a wood{H3293}, and thou shalt cut it down{H1254}: and the outgoings{H8444} of it shall be thine: for thou shalt drive out{H3423} the Canaanites{H3669}, though they have iron{H1270} chariots{H7393}, and though they be strong{H2389}.
Only rebel not ye against the LORD, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they [are] bread for us: their defence is departed from them, and the LORD [is] with us: fear them not.
¶ Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Thou shalt fan them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirlwind shall scatter them: and thou shalt rejoice in the LORD, [and] shalt glory in the Holy One of Israel.
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Commentary for Joshua 17:18
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
Strong's Number: H2022 There are 485 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: הַר Transliteration: har Pronunciation: har Description: a shortened form of הָרָר; a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively); hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion.
Strong's Number: H3293 There are 58 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: יַעַר Transliteration: yaʻar Pronunciation: yah'-ar Description: from an unused root probably meaning to thicken with verdure; a copse of bushes; hence, a forest; hence, honey in the comb (as hived in trees); (honey-) comb, forest, wood.
Strong's Number: H1254 There are 46 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: בָּרָא Transliteration: bârâʼ Pronunciation: baw-raw' Description: a primitive root; (absolutely) to create; (qualified) to cut down (a wood), select, feed (as formative processes); choose, create (creator), cut down, dispatch, do, make (fat).
Strong's Number: H8444 There are 23 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: תּוֹצָאָה Transliteration: tôwtsâʼâh Pronunciation: to-tsaw-aw' Description: or תֹּצָאָה; from יָצָא; (only in plural collective) exit, i.e. (geographical) boundary, or (figuratively) deliverance, (actively) source; border(-s), going(-s) forth (out), issues, outgoings.
Strong's Number: H3423 There are 204 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: יָרַשׁ Transliteration: yârash Pronunciation: yaw-rash' Description: or יָרֵשׁ; a primitive root; to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin; cast out, consume, destroy, disinherit, dispossess, drive(-ing) out, enjoy, expel, [idiom] without fail, (give to, leave for) inherit(-ance, -or) [phrase] magistrate, be (make) poor, come to poverty, (give to, make to) possess, get (have) in (take) possession, seize upon, succeed, [idiom] utterly.
Strong's Number: H3669 There are 71 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: כְּנַעַנִי Transliteration: Kᵉnaʻanîy Pronunciation: ken-ah-an-ee' Description: patrial from כְּנַעַן; a Kenaanite or inhabitant of Kenaan; by implication, a pedlar (the Canaanites standing for their neighbors the Ishmaelites, who conducted mercantile caravans); Canaanite, merchant, trafficker.
Strong's Number: H1270 There are 70 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: בַּרְזֶל Transliteration: barzel Pronunciation: bar-zel' Description: perhaps from the root of בִּרְזוֹת; iron (as cutting); by extension, an iron implement; (ax) head, iron.
Strong's Number: H7393 There are 104 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: רֶכֶב Transliteration: rekeb Pronunciation: reh'-keb Description: from רָכַב; a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. the upper millstone; chariot, (upper) millstone, multitude (from the margin), wagon.
Strong's Number: H2389 There are 54 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: חָזָק Transliteration: châzâq Pronunciation: khaw-zawk' Description: from חָזַק; strong (usu. in a bad sense, hard, bold, violent); harder, hottest, [phrase] impudent, loud, mighty, sore, stiff(-hearted), strong(-er).