Deuteronomy 31:5 Meaning and Explanation
“And the LORD shall give them up before your face, that ye may do unto them according unto all the commandments which I have commanded you.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God will deliver the nations into Israel's hands to execute His commandments.
The Context of Deuteronomy 31:5
God promises to deliver enemies to Israel under the law.
What Does Deuteronomy 31:5 Mean?
The Lord promises to place Israel's enemies before them—to surrender them into Israel's grasp. This divine action creates the condition for Israel's faithfulness: they will have the opportunity to live out the law as God commanded.
The phrase emphasizes Israel's responsibility within God's gift. Victory is not a license for arbitrary violence but a platform for obedience to God's explicit commands regarding warfare and settlement—making the conquest an act of covenant faithfulness, not tribal conquest alone.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 31:5
What does Deuteronomy 31:5 mean?
God will deliver the nations into Israel's hands to execute His commandments.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 31:5?
God promises to deliver enemies to Israel under the law.