Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
He shall say to them, ‘Hear, O Israel, you are approaching the battle against your enemies today. Do not be fainthearted.
King James Version
And shall say unto them, Hear, O Israel, ye approach this day unto battle against your enemies: let not your hearts faint, fear not, and do not tremble, neither be ye terrified because of them;
Holman Bible
He is to say to them: ‘Listen, Israel: Today you are about to engage in battle with your enemies. Do not be cowardly. Do not be afraid, alarmed, or terrified because of them.
International Standard Version
He will say to them, "Listen, Israel! You're about to go into battle today against your enemies. Don't be faint-hearted. Don't be afraid, don't panic, and don't be terrified to face them.
A Conservative Version
and shall say to them, Hear, O Israel, ye draw near this day to battle against your enemies. Let not your heart faint. Fear not, nor tremble, neither be ye frightened at them.
American Standard Version
and shall say unto them, Hear, O Israel, ye draw nigh this day unto battle against your enemies: let not your heart faint; fear not, nor tremble, neither be ye affrighted at them;
Amplified
and shall say to them, ‘Hear, O Israel: you are advancing today to battle against your enemies. Do not lack courage. Do not be afraid, or panic, or tremble [in terror] before them,
Bible in Basic English
Give ear, O Israel: today you are going forward to the fight; let your heart be strong; do not let uncontrolled fear overcome you because of those who are against you;
Darby Translation
and shall say unto them, Hear, Israel, ye are approaching this day unto battle against your enemies: let not your hearts faint, fear not, and do not tremble, neither be afraid of them;
Julia Smith Translation
And he said to them, Hear, O Israel; ye come near this day to war against your enemies: your heart shall not be cast down, ye shall not fear, and ye shall not take flight, and ye shall not be terrified from their face.
King James 2000
And shall say unto them, Hear, O Israel, you approach this day unto battle against your enemies: let not your hearts faint, fear not, and do not tremble, neither be you terrified because of them;
Lexham Expanded Bible
And he shall say to them, 'Hear, Israel, you are near {today} to the battle against your enemies; {do not lose heart}; you shall not be afraid, and you shall not panic, and you shall not be terrified {because of them},
Modern King James verseion
and shall say to them, Hear, O, Israel, today you go up to battle against your enemies. Do not let your hearts faint, do not fear, and do not tremble, neither be terrified before their faces.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and say unto them, 'Hear Israel, ye are come unto battle against your enemies, let not your hearts faint, neither fear nor be amazed nor a dread of them.
NET Bible
"Listen, Israel! Today you are moving forward to do battle with your enemies. Do not be fainthearted. Do not fear and tremble or be terrified because of them,
New Heart English Bible
and shall tell them, "Hear, Israel, you draw near this day to battle against your enemies: do not let your heart faint; do not be afraid, nor tremble, neither be scared of them;
The Emphasized Bible
and shall say unto them, - Hear, O Israel, ye are coming near to-day, unto battle against your enemies, - let not your heart faint do not fear nor start nor quake because of them.
Webster
And shall say to them, Hear, O Israel, ye approach this day to battle against your enemies: let not your hearts faint, fear not, and do not tremble, neither be ye terrified because of them;
World English Bible
and shall tell them, "Hear, Israel, you draw near this day to battle against your enemies: don't let your heart faint; don't be afraid, nor tremble, neither be scared of them;
Youngs Literal Translation
and said unto them, Hear, Israel, ye are drawing near to-day to battle against your enemies, let not your hearts be tender, fear not, nor make haste, nor be terrified at their presence,
Themes
Armies » March in ranks » Exhorted before battle
Priest » Duties of » To encourage the army on the eve of battle
priests » Services of » Encouraging the people when they went to war
Protection » Is vouchsafed to saints in » Defending them against their enemies
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Deuteronomy 20:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
Detailed Stipulations: Purity And Unity
2
And it shall be, when ye are come near unto the battle that the priest shall approach and speak unto the people
3 He shall say to them, ‘Hear, O Israel, you are approaching the battle against your enemies today. Do not be fainthearted.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Joshua 23:10
One man of you has chased a thousand; for the LORD your God, he himself has fought for you, as he has promised you.
Psalm 3:6
I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people that have set themselves against me round about.
Psalm 27:1-3
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Isaiah 8:12-13
Do not say, A confederacy, to all those to whom this people shall say, A confederacy; neither fear their fear, nor be afraid.
Isaiah 28:16
Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believes shall not make haste.
Isaiah 35:3-4
Comfort ye the tired hands and strengthen the knees that tremble.
Isaiah 41:10-14
Do not fear for I am with thee; do not be dismayed, for I am thy God, who strengthens thee; I will help thee always; I will always uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Isaiah 57:7-8
Upon the lofty and high mountain thou hast set thy bed: even there thou didst go up to offer sacrifice.
Matthew 8:26
And he said unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then, awake, he rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.
Matthew 10:16
Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves; be ye therefore prudent as serpents and innocent as doves.
Matthew 10:28
And fear not those who kill the body but are not able to kill the soul, but rather fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
Matthew 10:31
Fear ye not, therefore; ye are of more value than many sparrows.
Mark 16:6
But he said unto them, Do not be frightened; Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified; he is risen; he is not here; behold the place where they laid him.
Mark 16:18
they shall take away serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands upon the sick, and they shall be healed.
Acts 18:9-10
Then the Lord spoke to Paul in the night by a vision, Do not be afraid, but speak and do not be silent,
Acts 27:24
saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar; and, behold, God has given thee all those that sail with thee.
Ephesians 6:11-18
Put on the whole armour of God that ye may be able to stand firm against the wiles of the devil.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that no one renders evil for evil unto anyone, but always follow that which is good, both among yourselves and to all men.
1 Timothy 6:12
Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, unto which thou art also called, having made a good profession before many witnesses.
Hebrews 12:12-13
Therefore, lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees,
Hebrews 13:6
So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.
Revelation 2:10
Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer; behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days; be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee the crown of life.