Yahweh said to me, “Behold, I have begun to deliver up Sihon and his land before you. Begin to possess, that you may inherit his land.”
Parallel translations
- KJV And the LORD said unto me, Behold, I have begun to give Sihon and his land before thee: begin to possess, that thou mayest inherit his land.
- BSB Then the LORD said to me, “See, I have begun to deliver Sihon and his land over to you. Now begin to conquer and possess his land.”
- NKJV “And the Lord said to me, ‘See, I have begun to give Sihon and his land over to you. Begin to possess it, that you may inherit his land.’
- NASB And the Lord said to me, ‘See, I have begun to turn Sihon and his land over to you. Begin taking possession, so that you may possess his land.’
- NLT “Then the Lord said to me, ‘Look, I have begun to hand King Sihon and his land over to you. Begin now to conquer and occupy his land.’
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Quick answer
The LORD tells Moses He has begun to hand Sihon over, commanding Israel to take possession. It marks the start of the conquest and inheritance.
Overview
God announces that the victory is already as good as accomplished, calling Israel to act in faith and begin possessing the land. The language of beginning to deliver signals the first installment of the larger inheritance promised to the patriarchs. It teaches that God's people advance on the basis of His prior promise and power.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 2
- Deut 1:8Behold, I have set the land before you. Go in and possess the land which Yahweh swore to your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give to them and to their offspring after them.’”
- Deut 2:24“Rise up, take your journey, and pass over the valley of the Arnon: behold, I have given into your hand Sihon the Amorite, king of Heshbon, and his land; begin to possess it, and contend with him in battle.
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