Deuteronomy 7:18 Meaning and Explanation
“Thou shalt not be afraid of them: but shalt well remember what the LORD thy God did unto Pharaoh, and unto all Egypt;”
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Read Full Chapter →Israel should not fear but remember what God did to Pharaoh and Egypt.
The Context of Deuteronomy 7:18
Fear is countered by remembering God's previous deliverance at the Exodus.
What Does Deuteronomy 7:18 Mean?
The antidote to fear is memory. Rather than offering logical military analysis, Moses calls Israel to remember—specifically, to 'well remember' (shomer zikron—hold firmly in mind) the historical acts of God. What God did unto Pharaoh and all Egypt becomes the interpretive lens through which to view the conquest ahead. The Exodus was not an isolated event but a pattern of God's power breaking the will of powerful rulers.
This memory is not nostalgic but strategic. If God destroyed Pharaoh—who held the most powerful empire of the age—then the seven nations of Canaan, though locally strong, are not beyond His reach. Memory transforms fear into confidence not through denial of difficulty but through reframing who the true actor is in this conflict.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 7:18
What does Deuteronomy 7:18 mean?
Israel should not fear but remember what God did to Pharaoh and Egypt.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 7:18?
Fear is countered by remembering God's previous deliverance at the Exodus.