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Deuteronomy 7:24

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And he shall deliver their kings into thine hand, and thou shalt destroy their name from under heaven: there shall no man be able to stand before thee, until thou have destroyed them.

And he shall deliver {H5414} their kings {H4428} into thine hand {H3027}, and thou shalt destroy {H6} their name {H8034} from under heaven {H8064}: there shall no man {H376} be able to stand {H3320} before {H6440} thee, until thou have destroyed {H8045} them.

He will hand their kings over to you, and you will wipe out their name from under heaven; none of them will be able to stand against you until you have destroyed them.

He will hand their kings over to you, and you will wipe out their names from under heaven. No one will be able to stand against you; you will annihilate them.

And he will deliver their kings into thy hand, and thou shalt make their name to perish from under heaven: there shall no man be able to stand before thee, until thou have destroyed them.

Commentary

Context

Deuteronomy 7:24 is part of Moses' final instructions to the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land of Canaan. This chapter outlines God's specific commands regarding the pagan nations inhabiting the land. Having chosen Israel as His special people, God strictly forbids any covenant or intermarriage with these nations, commanding their complete destruction. This passage emphasizes the divine mandate given to the Israelites to completely conquer the pagan nations in the Promised Land, ensuring that their idolatrous practices would not corrupt Israel.

Key Themes

  • Divine Empowerment and Promise: The verse highlights God's active role in Israel's victory. It is "He" (God) who delivers the kings into their hands, underscoring that the conquest is not by Israel's might but by divine assistance. This divine assistance ensures that no enemy could stand against them.
  • Total Eradication of Idolatry: The command to "destroy their name from under heaven" signifies more than mere military defeat. It is a directive for the complete obliteration of their identity, culture, and especially their idolatrous systems. This was crucial to prevent spiritual contamination and preserve Israel's unique relationship with God.
  • Unstoppable Victory: The phrase "there shall no man be able to stand before thee" is a powerful promise of overwhelming and persistent success in battle, granted by God's presence and power working on Israel's behalf.
  • Conditional Success and Obedience: The phrase "until thou have destroyed them" implies that God's continued support and Israel's success are contingent upon their diligent and complete obedience in carrying out the command to destroy these nations and their idolatry. Partial obedience would lead to lingering problems.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "destroy their name from under heaven" (Hebrew: tishmid et sh'mam mitachat ha'shamayim) is a strong idiom for utter annihilation and removal from memory. It implies not just the physical elimination of people but the complete obliteration of their culture, influence, and especially their pagan religious practices, ensuring no trace remains to tempt Israel into idolatry. It signifies a definitive act of spiritual cleansing for the land and for Israel.

Practical Application

While the literal command to destroy nations was specific to ancient Israel's unique historical context, the spiritual principles resonate strongly for believers today:

  • Spiritual Warfare: For Christians, this passage can be understood metaphorically as the call to engage in spiritual warfare against sin and evil influences in our own lives and in the world. We are called to "destroy the works of the devil" (1 John 3:8) and to put off the old self, which is corrupted by deceitful desires.
  • Reliance on God for Victory: Just as Israel's victory was God's doing, our battles against sin and temptation are won by God's power working through us, not by our own strength. We must rely on His divine assistance.
  • Complete Eradication of Sin: The command for complete destruction serves as a reminder that we should not tolerate or make peace with sin or idolatry in our lives. Partial obedience or compromise can lead to spiritual corruption. We are called to ruthlessly put to death the desires of the flesh that lead to sin.
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Cross-References

  • Deuteronomy 11:25 (6 votes)

    There shall no man be able to stand before you: [for] the LORD your God shall lay the fear of you and the dread of you upon all the land that ye shall tread upon, as he hath said unto you.

  • Joshua 23:9 (6 votes)

    For the LORD hath driven out from before you great nations and strong: but [as for] you, no man hath been able to stand before you unto this day.

  • Joshua 10:8 (6 votes)

    And the LORD said unto Joshua, Fear them not: for I have delivered them into thine hand; there shall not a man of them stand before thee.

  • Deuteronomy 9:14 (5 votes)

    Let me alone, that I may destroy them, and blot out their name from under heaven: and I will make of thee a nation mightier and greater than they.

  • Joshua 10:42 (5 votes)

    And all these kings and their land did Joshua take at one time, because the LORD God of Israel fought for Israel.

  • Joshua 1:5 (5 votes)

    There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, [so] I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

  • Joshua 10:24 (4 votes)

    And it came to pass, when they brought out those kings unto Joshua, that Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said unto the captains of the men of war which went with him, Come near, put your feet upon the necks of these kings. And they came near, and put their feet upon the necks of them.