Numbers Chapter 21 · Verse 34
And the LORD said unto Moses, Fear him not: for I have delivered him into thy hand, and all his people, and his land; and thou shalt do to 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 26
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אַל
H408
אַל
Strong's:
H408
Word #:
5 of 26
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
אֹת֔וֹ
H853
אֹת֔וֹ
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
7 of 26
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 #:
8 of 26
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
בְיָֽדְךָ֞
him into thy hand
H3027
בְיָֽדְךָ֞
him into thy hand
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
9 of 26
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 have delivered
H5414
נָתַ֧תִּי
him not for I have delivered
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
10 of 26
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
אֹת֛וֹ
H853
אֹת֛וֹ
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
11 of 26
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 #:
12 of 26
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 #:
13 of 26
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
עַמּ֖וֹ
and all his people
H5971
עַמּ֖וֹ
and all his people
Strong's:
H5971
Word #:
14 of 26
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 #:
15 of 26
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 #:
17 of 26
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
19 of 26
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 #:
20 of 26
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
הָֽאֱמֹרִ֔י
of the Amorites
H567
הָֽאֱמֹרִ֔י
of the Amorites
Strong's:
H567
Word #:
23 of 26
an emorite, one of the canaanitish tribes
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
24 of 26
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
Historical Context
Og was one of the last Rephaim (giants), whose iron bed was over 13 feet long (Deuteronomy 3:11). His defeat demonstrated God's power to overcome even the most intimidating enemies, fulfilling the promise that giants wouldn't prevent Israel's inheritance.
Questions for Reflection
- How does remembering God's past victories provide courage for present battles?
- What 'giants' in your life seem intimidating until you remember God's promise of victory?
Analysis & Commentary
Before battling Og king of Bashan, God reassures Moses 'Fear him not: for I have delivered him into thy hand.' The perfect tense 'have delivered' indicates completed action before battle commenced, showing divine sovereignty accomplishing victory before human participation. Og's great stature (Deuteronomy 3:11) made fear understandable, yet God's promise made courage possible.