Deuteronomy 2:36
From Aroer, which is by the brink of the river of Arnon, and from the city that is by the river, even unto Gilead, there was not one city too strong for us: the LORD our God delivered all unto us:
Original Language Analysis
מֵֽעֲרֹעֵ֡ר
From Aroer
H6177
מֵֽעֲרֹעֵ֡ר
From Aroer
Strong's:
H6177
Word #:
1 of 23
aror, the name of three places in or near palestine
אֲשֶׁר֩
H834
אֲשֶׁר֩
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
2 of 23
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
3 of 23
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
שְׂפַת
which is by the brink
H8193
שְׂפַת
which is by the brink
Strong's:
H8193
Word #:
4 of 23
the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
בַּנַּ֙חַל֙
of the river
H5158
בַּנַּ֙חַל֙
of the river
Strong's:
H5158
Word #:
5 of 23
a stream, especially a winter torrent; (by implication) a (narrow) valley (in which a brook runs); also a shaft (of a mine)
אַרְנֹ֜ן
of Arnon
H769
אַרְנֹ֜ן
of Arnon
Strong's:
H769
Word #:
6 of 23
the arnon, a river east of the jordan, also its territory
וְהָעִ֨יר
and from the city
H5892
וְהָעִ֨יר
and from the city
Strong's:
H5892
Word #:
7 of 23
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
8 of 23
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
בַּנַּ֙חַל֙
of the river
H5158
בַּנַּ֙חַל֙
of the river
Strong's:
H5158
Word #:
9 of 23
a stream, especially a winter torrent; (by implication) a (narrow) valley (in which a brook runs); also a shaft (of a mine)
וְעַד
H5704
וְעַד
Strong's:
H5704
Word #:
10 of 23
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
הַגִּלְעָ֔ד
even unto Gilead
H1568
הַגִּלְעָ֔ד
even unto Gilead
Strong's:
H1568
Word #:
11 of 23
gilad, a region east of the jordan; also the name of three israelites
לֹ֤א
H3808
לֹ֤א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
12 of 23
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
הָֽיְתָה֙
H1961
הָֽיְתָה֙
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
13 of 23
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
15 of 23
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
שָֽׂגְבָ֖ה
too strong
H7682
שָֽׂגְבָ֖ה
too strong
Strong's:
H7682
Word #:
16 of 23
to be (causatively, make) lofty, especially inaccessible; by implication, safe, strong; used literally and figuratively
מִמֶּ֑נּוּ
H4480
מִמֶּ֑נּוּ
Strong's:
H4480
Word #:
17 of 23
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
18 of 23
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַכֹּ֕ל
H3605
הַכֹּ֕ל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
19 of 23
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
נָתַ֛ן
delivered
H5414
נָתַ֛ן
delivered
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
20 of 23
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
יְהוָ֥ה
for us the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֥ה
for us the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
21 of 23
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
Cross References
Joshua 13:9From Aroer, that is upon the bank of the river Arnon, and the city that is in the midst of the river, and all the plain of Medeba unto Dibon;Deuteronomy 4:48From Aroer, which is by the bank of the river Arnon, even unto mount Sion, which is Hermon,Deuteronomy 3:12And this land, which we possessed at that time, from Aroer, which is by the river Arnon, and half mount Gilead, and the cities thereof, gave I unto the Reubenites and to the Gadites.Psalms 44:3For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto them.
Historical Context
Aroer marked the southern boundary of Sihon's kingdom on the Arnon River, while Gilead represented the northern region. This complete territorial conquest from south to north demonstrated that God systematically fulfilled His promises. Every city's fall built cumulative evidence of divine faithfulness, erasing doubt about God's ability to conquer Canaan proper.
Questions for Reflection
- What strongholds in your life have you written off as 'too strong' that God wants to conquer?
- How does remembering past comprehensive victories build faith for current challenges?
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Analysis & Commentary
The geographical summary 'From Aroer... even unto Gilead, there was not one city too strong for us' emphasizes the comprehensive nature of victory. The phrase 'not one city too strong' testifies to God's overwhelming power—no human defense could withstand divine purposes. The attribution 'the LORD our God delivered all unto us' ensures proper credit. Human strength is irrelevant when God determines to give victory.