New International Versionthen the LORD will drive out all these nations before you, and you will dispossess nations larger and stronger than you.
New Living TranslationThen the LORD will drive out all the nations ahead of you, though they are much greater and stronger than you, and you will take over their land.
English Standard Versionthen the LORD will drive out all these nations before you, and you will dispossess nations greater and mightier than you.
Berean Standard Biblethen the LORD will drive out all these nations before you, and you will dispossess nations greater and stronger than you.
King James BibleThen will the LORD drive out all these nations from before you, and ye shall possess greater nations and mightier than yourselves.
New King James Versionthen the LORD will drive out all these nations from before you, and you will dispossess greater and mightier nations than yourselves.
New American Standard Biblethen the LORD will dispossess all these nations from you, and you will dispossess nations greater and mightier than you.
NASB 1995then the LORD will drive out all these nations from before you, and you will dispossess nations greater and mightier than you.
NASB 1977 then the LORD will drive out all these nations from before you, and you will dispossess nations greater and mightier than you.
Legacy Standard Bible then Yahweh will dispossess all these nations from before you, and you will dispossess nations greater and mightier than you.
Amplified Biblethen the LORD will drive out all these nations from before you, and you shall dispossess nations greater and mightier than you.
Christian Standard Biblethe LORD will drive out all these nations before you, and you will drive out nations greater and stronger than you are.
Holman Christian Standard Biblethe LORD will drive out all these nations before you, and you will drive out nations greater and stronger than you are.
American Standard Versionthen will Jehovah drive out all these nations from before you, and ye shall dispossess nations greater and mightier than yourselves.
Contemporary English Versionhe will help you take the land. And even though the nations there are more powerful than you, the LORD will force them to leave when you attack.
English Revised Versionthen will the LORD drive out all these nations from before you, and ye shall possess nations greater and mightier than yourselves.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThen the LORD will force all these people out of your way. Then you will take possession of [the land belonging to] people taller and stronger than you.
Good News TranslationThen he will drive out all those nations as you advance, and you will occupy the land belonging to nations greater and more powerful than you.
International Standard Versionthen the LORD will dispossess all these nations before you and you'll dispossess nations that are even greater and stronger than you.
NET Biblethen he will drive out all these nations ahead of you, and you will dispossess nations greater and stronger than you.
New Heart English Biblethen will the LORD drive out all these nations from before you, and you shall dispossess nations greater and mightier than yourselves.
Webster's Bible TranslationThen will the LORD drive out all these nations from before you, and ye shall possess greater nations and mightier than yourselves. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblethen the LORD will drive out all these nations before you, and you will dispossess nations greater and stronger than you.
World English Biblethen Yahweh will drive out all these nations from before you, and you shall dispossess nations greater and mightier than yourselves. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthen YHWH has dispossessed all these nations from before you, and you have possessed nations greater and mightier than you.
Young's Literal Translation then hath Jehovah dispossessed all these nations from before you, and ye have possessed nations, greater and mightier than you;
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd Jehovah dispossessed all these nations from before you, and ye possessed nations great and strong above you. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe Lord will destroy all these nations before your face, and you shall possess them, which are greater and stronger than you.
Catholic Public Domain Versionthe Lord will scatter all these nations before your face, and you shall possess them, though they are greater and stronger than you.
New American Biblethe LORD will dispossess all these nations before you, and you will dispossess nations greater and mightier than yourselves.
New Revised Standard Versionthen the LORD will drive out all these nations before you, and you will dispossess nations larger and mightier than yourselves. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen the LORD will destroy all these nations from before you, and you shall possess nations greater and mightier than yourselves.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedLORD JEHOVAH will destroy all of these nations from before you and you will inherit nations that are greater and mightier than you. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917then will the LORD drive out all these nations from before you, and ye shall dispossess nations greater and mightier than yourselves.
Brenton Septuagint Translationthen the Lord shall cast out all these nations before you, and ye shall inherit great nations and stronger than yourselves.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Remember God's Words… 22For if you carefully keep all these commandments I am giving you to follow—to love the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways, and to hold fast to Him— 23then the LORD will drive out all these nations before you, and you will dispossess nations greater and stronger than you. 24Every place where the sole of your foot treads will be yours. Your territory will extend from the wilderness to Lebanon, and from the Euphrates River to the Western Sea.…
Cross References Joshua 23:5The LORD your God will push them out of your way and drive them out before you, so that you can take possession of their land, as the LORD your God promised you.
Exodus 23:30-31Little by little I will drive them out ahead of you, until you become fruitful and possess the land. / And I will establish your borders from the Red Sea to the Sea of the Philistines, and from the desert to the Euphrates. For I will deliver the inhabitants into your hand, and you will drive them out before you.
Numbers 33:52-53you must drive out before you all the inhabitants of the land, destroy all their carved images and cast idols, and demolish all their high places. / You are to take possession of the land and settle in it, for I have given you the land to possess.
Deuteronomy 7:1-2When the LORD your God brings you into the land that you are entering to possess, and He drives out before you many nations—the Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, seven nations larger and stronger than you— / and when the LORD your God has delivered them over to you to defeat them, then you must devote them to complete destruction. Make no treaty with them and show them no mercy.
Deuteronomy 9:3But understand that today the LORD your God goes across ahead of you as a consuming fire; He will destroy them and subdue them before you. And you will drive them out and annihilate them swiftly, as the LORD has promised you.
Joshua 1:3-5I have given you every place where the sole of your foot will tread, just as I promised to Moses. / Your territory shall extend from the wilderness and Lebanon to the great River Euphrates—all the land of the Hittites—and west as far as the Great Sea. / No one shall stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so will I be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.
Joshua 21:43-45Thus the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their fathers, and they took possession of it and settled in it. / And the LORD gave them rest on every side, just as He had sworn to their fathers. None of their enemies could stand against them, for the LORD delivered all their enemies into their hand. / Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to the house of Israel had failed; everything was fulfilled.
Judges 2:21-23I will no longer drive out before them any of the nations Joshua left when he died. / In this way I will test whether Israel will keep the way of the LORD by walking in it as their fathers did.” / That is why the LORD had left those nations in place and had not driven them out immediately by delivering them into the hand of Joshua.
2 Samuel 7:10And I will provide a place for My people Israel and will plant them so that they may dwell in a place of their own and be disturbed no more. No longer will the sons of wickedness oppress them as they did at the beginning
1 Kings 8:56“Blessed be the LORD, who has given rest to His people Israel according to all that He promised. Not one word has failed of all the good promises He made through His servant Moses.
Nehemiah 9:24So their descendants went in and possessed the land; You subdued before them the Canaanites dwelling in the land. You delivered into their hands the kings and peoples of the land, to do with them as they wished.
Psalm 44:2-3With Your hand You drove out the nations and planted our fathers there; You crushed the peoples and cast them out. / For it was not by their sword that they took the land; their arm did not bring them victory. It was by Your right hand, Your arm, and the light of Your face, because You favored them.
Psalm 78:55He drove out nations before them and apportioned their inheritance; He settled the tribes of Israel in their tents.
Acts 13:19And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.
Hebrews 4:8-9For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day. / There remains, then, a Sabbath rest for the people of God.
Deuteronomy 4:38
To drive out nations from before thee greater and mightier than thou art, to bring thee in, to give thee their land for an inheritance, as it is this day. Deuteronomy 7:1,2,22,23
When the LORD thy God shall bring thee into the land whither thou goest to possess it, and hath cast out many nations before thee, the Hittites, and the Girgashites, and the Amorites, and the Canaanites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites, seven nations greater and mightier than thou; … Deuteronomy 9:1,5
Hear, O Israel: Thou art to pass over Jordan this day, to go in to possess nations greater and mightier than thyself, cities great and fenced up to heaven, … Jump to Previous Dispossess Dispossessed Drive Larger Mightier Nations Possess Possessed Possession Stronger YourselvesJump to Next Dispossess Dispossessed Drive Larger Mightier Nations Possess Possessed Possession Stronger YourselvesDeuteronomy 11 1. Another exhortation to obedience2. by their own experience of God's great works8. by promise of God's great blessings16. and by threatenings18. A careful study is required in God's words26. The blessing and curse set before themthen the LORD will drive out all these nations before youThis phrase emphasizes the divine intervention and sovereignty of God in the conquest of Canaan. The Israelites were not to rely on their own strength but on God's promise and power. This reflects the covenant relationship where God acts on behalf of His people. Historically, the Canaanite nations were known for their fortified cities and military prowess, yet God assured Israel of victory. This mirrors the earlier promise in Exodus 23:27-30, where God promised to send His terror ahead of Israel to drive out the inhabitants. It also foreshadows the spiritual battles believers face, where reliance on God's power is crucial ( Ephesians 6:10-18). and you will dispossess nations greater and stronger than you
This highlights the miraculous nature of Israel's conquest. The Canaanite nations were advanced in terms of military and infrastructure, often possessing chariots and fortified cities. The Israelites, having been nomadic for 40 years, lacked such resources. This scenario underscores the theme of God's strength being made perfect in human weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). It also serves as a type of Christ, who through apparent weakness (His crucifixion) triumphed over the powers of sin and death (Colossians 2:15). The dispossession of these nations is a fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham in Genesis 15:18-21, demonstrating God's faithfulness across generations. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who promises to act on behalf of His people. 2. IsraelitesThe chosen people of God, who are being prepared to enter the Promised Land. 3. NationsRefers to the Canaanite nations inhabiting the Promised Land, which Israel is commanded to dispossess. 4. Promised LandThe land of Canaan, promised by God to Abraham and his descendants. 5. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, delivering God's commandments and promises to the people. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and FaithfulnessTrust in God's promises, as He is sovereign and faithful to fulfill His word, even when circumstances seem daunting. Divine Assistance in Overcoming ChallengesRecognize that God equips and empowers His people to overcome obstacles that appear insurmountable by human standards. The Importance of ObedienceObedience to God's commands is crucial for experiencing His promises and blessings, as seen in the context of Deuteronomy 11. Faith Over FearEmbrace faith over fear, knowing that God is greater than any challenge or adversary we may face. Spiritual WarfareUnderstand that spiritual battles require reliance on God's strength and not our own, paralleling Israel's conquest of Canaan. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 11:23?
2. How does Deuteronomy 11:23 encourage trust in God's promise to drive out nations?
3. What conditions are necessary for God to "drive out all these nations"?
4. How does Deuteronomy 11:23 relate to God's faithfulness in Joshua's conquests?
5. How can we apply the principle of obedience from Deuteronomy 11:23 today?
6. What role does faith play in experiencing God's promises as seen in Deuteronomy 11:23?
7. How does Deuteronomy 11:23 reflect God's promise to the Israelites?
8. What historical evidence supports the conquest described in Deuteronomy 11:23?
9. How should Christians interpret the land promise in Deuteronomy 11:23 today?
10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 11?
11. In Deuteronomy 11:22–23, what evidence supports or contradicts the claim that God would “drive out” nations from the land?
12. (Psalm 44:1–3) How can we verify historically or archaeologically that God “drove out the nations” and gave Israel the land?
13. How can 1 John 4:8 say 'God is love' when the Old Testament shows actions that don't seem loving?
14. Deuteronomy 23:3 - How can the permanent exclusion of Ammonites and Moabites align with the story of Ruth, a Moabite woman in David's lineage?What Does Deuteronomy 11:23 Mean then the LORD will drive out• The promise hinges on Israel’s obedience noted in the prior verse: “If you carefully keep all these commandments…” (Deuteronomy 11:22). • Yahweh Himself—not Israel’s military prowess—initiates the campaign, just as He promised in Exodus 23:27: “I will send My terror before you and throw into confusion every nation you encounter”. • This divine action underscores His covenant faithfulness first revealed at the Red Sea (Exodus 14:13-14) and later reiterated when Joshua declared, “The living God is among you, and He will surely drive out before you the Canaanites…” (Joshua 3:10). • The verse reassures believers today that God remains the primary mover when He directs His people, echoing Romans 8:31: “If God is for us, who can be against us?”
all these nations before you• Moses had already named them in Deuteronomy 7:1—Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites—“seven nations larger and stronger than you”. • The expression “before you” signals visible, undeniable victory; compare Numbers 33:52 where Israel is told to “drive out all the inhabitants of the land before you.” • This sweeping scope keeps Israel from selective obedience. God’s plan covers every pocket of opposition, similar to His later directive to Saul regarding the Amalekites (1 Samuel 15:3). • For modern readers, it illustrates that God’s deliverance is comprehensive, addressing every obstacle that stands in the way of His purposes (2 Corinthians 10:4-5).
and you will dispossess nations greater and stronger than you• The phrase magnifies God’s power: Israel, numerically inferior and militarily inexperienced, will “dispossess” entrenched peoples. Deuteronomy 9:1-3 expands on this: “Understand today that it is the LORD your God who crosses over ahead of you as a consuming fire.” • Joshua 14:12 shows the promise fulfilled when Caleb asks for the hill country “where the Anakim were,” proving even giant clans fell under this guarantee. • The word “dispossess” carries the idea of permanent transfer of ownership, matching God’s covenant pledge to Abraham in Genesis 17:8. • Believers are reminded that apparent disadvantages do not hinder God’s agenda; He delights in displaying strength through human weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9).
summaryDeuteronomy 11:23 assures that when God’s people walk in obedient faith, He Himself clears the path, removes every opposing force, and grants victory even over powers that dwarf them. The verse champions divine initiative, total conquest, and the triumph of faith, encouraging today’s followers to trust the same unchanging God for victories far beyond their own abilities.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew then the LORDיְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israelwill drive outוְהוֹרִ֧ישׁ (wə·hō·w·rîš)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3423: To occupy, to seize, to rob, to inherit, to expel, to impoverish, to ruinallכָּל־ (kāl-)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, everytheseהָאֵ֖לֶּה (hā·’êl·leh)Article | Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, thosenationsהַגּוֹיִ֥ם (hag·gō·w·yim)Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locustsbeforeמִכֶּֽם׃ (mik·kem)Preposition | second person masculine plural
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out ofyou,מִלִּפְנֵיכֶ֑ם (mil·lip̄·nê·ḵem)Preposition-m, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 6440: The faceand you will dispossessוִֽירִשְׁתֶּ֣ם (wî·riš·tem)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 3423: To occupy, to seize, to rob, to inherit, to expel, to impoverish, to ruinnationsגּוֹיִ֔ם (gō·w·yim)Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locustsgreaterגְּדֹלִ֥ים (gə·ḏō·lîm)Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolentand stronger [than you].וַעֲצֻמִ֖ים (wa·‘ă·ṣu·mîm)Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 6099: Powerful, numerous
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