Deuteronomy 1:30
Deuteronomy 1:30 in Multiple Translations
The LORD your God, who goes before you, will fight for you, just as you saw Him do for you in Egypt
The LORD your God which goeth before you, he shall fight for you, according to all that he did for you in Egypt before your eyes;
Jehovah your God who goeth before you, he will fight for you, according to all that he did for you in Egypt before your eyes,
The Lord your God who goes before you will be fighting for you, and will do such wonders as he did for you in Egypt before your eyes;
The Lord your God who leads your way will fight for you in the same way you saw him do for you in Egypt.
The Lord your God, who goeth before you, he shall fight for you, according to all that he did vnto you in Egypt before your eyes,
Jehovah your God, who is going before you — He doth fight for you, according to all that He hath done with you in Egypt before your eyes,
The LORD your God, who goes before you, he will fight for you, according to all that he did for you in Egypt before your eyes,
The LORD your God who goeth before you; he shall fight for you, according to all that he did for you in Egypt before your eyes;
The Lord God, who is your leader, himself will fight for you, as he did in Egypt in the sight of all.
Yahweh our God will go ahead of you, and he will fight for you, just like you saw him do for you in Egypt
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Study Notes — Deuteronomy 1:30
- Context
- Cross References
- Deuteronomy 1:30 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 1:30
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 1:30
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 1:30
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 1:30
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 1:30
- Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 1:30
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 1:30
Context — Israel’s Rebellion
30The LORD your God, who goes before you, will fight for you, just as you saw Him do for you in Egypt
31and in the wilderness, where the LORD your God carried you, as a man carries his son, all the way by which you traveled until you reached this place.” 32But in spite of all this, you did not trust the LORD your God,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 14:14 | The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” |
| 2 | Nehemiah 4:20 | Wherever you hear the sound of the horn, rally to us there. Our God will fight for us!” |
| 3 | Romans 8:31 | What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 3:22 | Do not be afraid of them, for the LORD your God Himself will fight for you.” |
| 5 | Romans 8:37 | No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. |
| 6 | Joshua 10:42 | And because the LORD, the God of Israel, fought for Israel, Joshua captured all these kings and their land in one campaign. |
| 7 | Psalms 46:11 | The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah |
| 8 | 1 Samuel 17:45–46 | But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand. This day I will strike you down, cut off your head, and give the carcasses of the Philistines to the birds of the air and the creatures of the earth. Then the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. |
| 9 | Isaiah 8:9–10 | Huddle together, O peoples, and be shattered; pay attention, all you distant lands; prepare for battle, and be shattered; prepare for battle, and be shattered! Devise a plan, but it will be thwarted; state a proposal, but it will not happen. For God is with us. ” |
| 10 | 2 Chronicles 14:11–12 | Then Asa cried out to the LORD his God: “O LORD, there is no one besides You to help the powerless against the mighty. Help us, O LORD our God, for we rely on You, and in Your name we have come against this multitude. O LORD, You are our God. Do not let a mere mortal prevail against You.” So the LORD struck down the Cushites before Asa and Judah, and the Cushites fled. |
Deuteronomy 1:30 Summary
[This verse reminds us that God is always with us and will fight for us, just like He did for the Israelites when they were slaves in Egypt. He goes before us, preparing the way and protecting us from harm, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:30 and Exodus 14:19-20. We can trust God to take care of us, even when things seem scary or overwhelming, because He is a loving and powerful God who keeps His promises, as we see in Deuteronomy 7:9 and Psalm 36:5. By trusting in God's presence and power, we can face our challenges with courage and confidence, knowing that He is always with us.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God goes before us?
This means that God is always ahead of us, preparing the way and fighting for us, just as He did for the Israelites in Deuteronomy 1:30 and Exodus 14:19-20, where He parted the Red Sea to rescue them from the Egyptians.
How can we be sure God will fight for us like He did in Egypt?
We can trust God's promise to fight for us because of His faithfulness and love, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:9 and Psalm 36:5, which remind us of His covenant-keeping nature and His steadfast love for us.
What does this verse teach us about fear and trust?
This verse teaches us that we do not have to be afraid, even in the face of overwhelming challenges, because God is with us and will fight for us, as Moses reminded the Israelites in Deuteronomy 1:29 and as we see in the example of David trusting God in 1 Samuel 17:45-47.
How does this promise apply to our lives today?
This promise applies to our lives today because God is the same yesterday, today, and forever, as Hebrews 13:8 reminds us, and His promise to fight for us is still true, as seen in Isaiah 41:10, where He says, 'Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.'
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust God to fight for me, just as He fought for the Israelites in Egypt?
- How can I practically apply the promise of God's presence and protection in my daily life, especially when faced with fears and doubts?
- What are some ways I can remind myself of God's faithfulness and love, so that I can trust Him more fully, even in the face of uncertainty and challenge?
- In what ways can I, like the Israelites, look back on God's past faithfulness and trust Him for the future, as seen in Psalm 77:11-12?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 1:30
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 1:30
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 1:30
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 1:30
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 1:30
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 1:30
Sermons on Deuteronomy 1:30
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God Carries His People by Charles Leiter | In this sermon, the preacher addresses a crowd of believers and warns them not to be shocked or fearful when faced with opposition and persecution. He reminds them that God has bee |
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Promise Believers #2 - a God of Promise (Old Testament) by Bob Hoekstra | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the discouragement that can come from difficult circumstances. However, he reminds the audience that God is a faithful and unchanging king w |
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Jesus Today by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of perseverance and the sacrifice of Jesus. He highlights the role of Jesus as our High Priest who sympathizes with our weakn |
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Awake and Shake by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God loves even his most disobedient children and is focused on delivering them rather than condemning them. The preacher uses the examp |
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The Making of a Worshipper by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the common question of why God allows sudden disasters and tragedies to happen. He uses the example of the Israelites in the Bible who were fr |
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Faith to Fulfill All of God's Will by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of doing more and giving more in order to have God's presence in our lives. He uses the example of Zacchaeus, who went above a |
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A Soldier That Stands by Lester Roloff | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal testimony of a girl who was lost and struggling with addiction at a young age. However, she found salvation in Jesus Christ who led he |






