Deuteronomy 1:20
And I said unto you, Ye are come unto the mountain of the Amorites, which the LORD our God doth give unto us.
Original Language Analysis
בָּאתֶם֙
unto you Ye are come
H935
בָּאתֶם֙
unto you Ye are come
Strong's:
H935
Word #:
3 of 11
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
עַד
H5704
עַד
Strong's:
H5704
Word #:
4 of 11
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
הַ֣ר
unto the mountain
H2022
הַ֣ר
unto the mountain
Strong's:
H2022
Word #:
5 of 11
a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
הָֽאֱמֹרִ֔י
of the Amorites
H567
הָֽאֱמֹרִ֔י
of the Amorites
Strong's:
H567
Word #:
6 of 11
an emorite, one of the canaanitish tribes
אֲשֶׁר
H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
7 of 11
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
יְהוָ֥ה
which the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֥ה
which the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
8 of 11
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֱלֹהֵ֖ינוּ
our God
H430
אֱלֹהֵ֖ינוּ
our God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
9 of 11
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
Historical Context
This command came after 40 years of wilderness wandering due to the previous generation's unbelief at Kadesh-barnea (Numbers 13-14). The new generation must learn from their fathers' failure and trust God's promise despite formidable obstacles.
Questions for Reflection
- What promises of God require your active faith and obedience to possess?
- How do you balance trusting God's sovereignty with taking appropriate action?
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Analysis & Commentary
The command to 'go in and possess the land' couples divine gift with human action. God promises to give the land, but Israel must actively claim it through faith and obedience. The verb 'yarash' (possess/inherit) implies both receiving and occupying—a pattern throughout Scripture where God's sovereignty partners with human responsibility. Faith isn't passive but actively appropriates what God has promised.