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
A priest must come and speak to the troops before the battle begins.
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 of you can make a thousand men run away, because Jehovah your God is fighting for you, as he promised.
Psalm 3:6
I am not afraid of the tens of thousands who have taken positions against me on all sides.
Psalm 27:1-3
([Psalm of David]) Jehovah is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Jehovah is the stronghold of my life. Who is there to be afraid of?
Isaiah 8:12-13
Do not say that everything these people call a conspiracy is a conspiracy. Do not fear what they fear. Do not let it terrify you!
Isaiah 28:16
Therefore this is what The Sovereign Lord Jehovah says: Behold, I lay in Zion a stone for a foundation. It is a tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; whoever believes will not act hastily.
Isaiah 35:3-4
Strengthen the tired hands and the knees that tremble with weakness.
Isaiah 41:10-14
Do not fear for I am with you! Do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.'
Isaiah 57:7-8
You placed your bed on a lofty and high mountain. Even there you went up to offer sacrifice.
Matthew 8:26
He said to them: Why are you afraid, you of little faith? Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the sea. Suddenly there was a great calm.
Matthew 10:16
I send you as sheep in the midst of wolves. Be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.
Matthew 10:28
Do not fear those who kill the body. They are not able to take away your [everlasting] life. Instead, fear him who is able to destroy both life and body in the ever-burning fires. (Greek: Gehenna: continuously burning trash fires in the valley of Hinnom.)
Matthew 10:31
Do not fear! You are more valuable than many sparrows.
Mark 16:6
He said to them: Do not be amazed. Jesus the Nazarene, who has been impaled, is not here. He has risen. Behold, the place where they laid him!
Mark 16:18
They will pick up and handle serpents. Deadly drink will not hurt them. They will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.
Acts 18:9-10
The Lord said to Paul in the night by a vision: Do not be afraid, but speak. Do not keep silent!
Acts 27:24
He said, Paul, do not be afraid. You must stand before Caessar and God has graciously given you the lives of you and all who sail with you.
Ephesians 6:11-18
Put on the full armor (every implement) of God, that you may be able to stand against the cunning (inventive) (clever) methods of the devil.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone. But follow that which is good, both among you, and to all men.
1 Timothy 6:12
Fight the good fight of the faith! Lay hold on everlasting life! You were called and confessed the good confession in the sight of many witnesses.
Hebrews 12:12-13
Lift up the hands that hang down, and the feeble knees.
Hebrews 13:6
So that with good confidence (courage) we say: Jehovah is my helper; I will not fear: What shall man do to me? (Psalm 56:11)
Revelation 2:10
Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. The devil (false accuser) (Devil) is about to throw you into prison, that you may be tested. You will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful even if you must die, and I will give you the crown of life.