Deuteronomy 7:19
The great temptations which thine eyes saw, and the signs, and the wonders, and the mighty hand, and the stretched out arm, whereby the LORD thy God brought thee out: so shall the LORD thy God do unto all the people of whom thou art afraid.
Deuteronomy 7:19 · King James Version
Meaning
This verse serves as a reminder to the Israelites of the great wonders and miracles that the Lord their God had performed on their behalf. It references the temptations, signs, wonders, and displays of God's power, such as the parting of the Red Sea, that the Israelites had witnessed during their exodus from Egypt. The verse goes on to reassure the Israelites that just as God had delivered them from their enemies in the past, He would continue to do so in the future. This verse reinforces the idea that the Lord is faithful and powerful, and that His people should trust in Him to protect them from their enemies. It serves as a source of encouragement and hope for the Israelites, reminding them of God's past faithfulness and assuring them of His continued protection and provision.
Theological Overview
In this verse from Deuteronomy, the mention of "great temptations" can be understood in a theological context as referring to the trials and challenges that the Israelites faced in the wilderness. The signs, wonders, mighty hand, and stretched out arm of the Lord are powerful reminders of God's intervention and deliverance for His people. The phrase "whereby the LORD thy God brought thee out" highlights the divine act of rescue and salvation that the Israelites experienced firsthand. This verse serves as a declaration of God's faithfulness and power, emphasizing that He will continue to act on behalf of His people in the face of their fears and enemies. The promise that the Lord will do the same for all those who are feared by the Israelites reaffirms the universal nature of God's protection and deliverance for His chosen people.
Deuteronomy 7:19 in other translations
American Standard Version
the great trials which thine eyes saw, and the signs, and the wonders, and the mighty hand, and the outstretched arm, whereby Jehovah thy God brought thee out: so shall Jehovah thy God do unto all the peoples of whom thou art afraid.
World English Bible
the great trials which your eyes saw, the signs, the wonders, the mighty hand, and the outstretched arm, by which Yahweh your God brought you out. So shall Yahweh your God do to all the peoples of whom you are afraid.
Douay-Rheims
The exceeding great plagues, which thy eyes saw, and the signs and wonders, and the strong hand, and the stretched out arm, with which the Lord thy God brought thee out: so will he do to all the people, whom thou fearest.
Geneva Bible (1599)
The great tentations which thine eyes sawe, and the signes and wonders, and the mighty hand and stretched out arme, whereby the Lord thy God brought thee out: so shall the Lord thy God do vnto all ye people, whose face thou fearest.