Deuteronomy 3:2
And the LORD said unto me, Fear him not: for I will deliver him, and all his people, and his land, into thy hand; and thou shalt do unto him as thou didst unto Sihon king of the Amorites, which dwelt at Heshbon.
Original Language Analysis
יְהוָ֤ה
And the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֤ה
And the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
2 of 25
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אַל
H408
אַל
Strong's:
H408
Word #:
4 of 25
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
תִּירָ֣א
unto me Fear
H3372
תִּירָ֣א
unto me Fear
Strong's:
H3372
Word #:
5 of 25
to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
אֹת֔וֹ
H853
אֹת֔וֹ
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
6 of 25
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כִּ֣י
H3588
כִּ֣י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
7 of 25
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
בְיָֽדְךָ֞
into thy hand
H3027
בְיָֽדְךָ֞
into thy hand
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
8 of 25
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
נָתַ֧תִּי
him not for I will deliver
H5414
נָתַ֧תִּי
him not for I will deliver
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
9 of 25
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
אֹת֛וֹ
H853
אֹת֛וֹ
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
10 of 25
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
11 of 25
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
12 of 25
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
עַמּ֖וֹ
him and all his people
H5971
עַמּ֖וֹ
him and all his people
Strong's:
H5971
Word #:
13 of 25
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
14 of 25
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
עָשִׂ֗יתָ
and thou shalt do
H6213
עָשִׂ֗יתָ
and thou shalt do
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
16 of 25
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
18 of 25
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
עָשִׂ֗יתָ
and thou shalt do
H6213
עָשִׂ֗יתָ
and thou shalt do
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
19 of 25
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
הָֽאֱמֹרִ֔י
of the Amorites
H567
הָֽאֱמֹרִ֔י
of the Amorites
Strong's:
H567
Word #:
22 of 25
an emorite, one of the canaanitish tribes
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
23 of 25
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
Cross References
Revelation 2:10Fear 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 a crown of life.2 Chronicles 20:17Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD will be with you.
Historical Context
Og was described as having an iron bedstead measuring 13.5 feet long (Deuteronomy 3:11), suggesting enormous physical stature. The Rephaim were ancient giant peoples feared throughout the region. Yet size is irrelevant when God promises victory—no enemy is too large for divine power.
Questions for Reflection
- What 'giants' in your life require remembering God's past faithfulness to conquer present fear?
- How do you build a mental catalogue of God's victories to strengthen future faith?
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Analysis & Commentary
God's encouragement 'Fear him not' addresses the natural intimidation of facing Og, one of the last Rephaim (giants). The promise 'I will deliver him... into thy hand' assures victory before battle, removing uncertainty. Referencing the previous victory over Sihon ('as thou didst unto Sihon') builds faith through remembering God's recent faithfulness. Past victories become fuel for present faith—God's track record encourages trust in His future provision.