Deuteronomy 31:6
“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Moses, near the end of his life, encourages Israel and Joshua before they enter the Promised Land without him.
What Does Deuteronomy 31:6 Mean?
In one sentence: God's people can be strong and courageous because He Himself goes with them and will never abandon them. The command "be strong" is grounded in a promise -- courage flows from God's presence, not from self-confidence.
Moses speaks these words as Israel faces the unknown land without him. The reason not to fear is not that the task is easy, but that God "will not fail thee, nor forsake thee." Hebrews 13:5 later applies this same promise to every believer.
In the Original Language
The Hebrew "chazaq" (be strong) means to be firm and resolute, to take hold. "Raphah" (fail) means to slacken or let drop -- what God promises never to do to His people.
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Application
Facing something daunting, ground your courage in God's presence rather than your own ability -- He goes with you and will not let go.