Deuteronomy 7:22 Meaning
And the LORD thy God will put out those nations before thee by little and little: thou mayest not consume them at once, lest the beasts of the field increase upon thee.
Context Explained
20Moreover the LORD thy God will send the hornet among them, until they that are left, and hide themselves from thee, be destroyed.
21Thou shalt not be affrighted at them: for the LORD thy God is among you, a mighty God and terrible.
22And the LORD thy God will put out those nations before thee by little and little: thou mayest not consume them at once, lest the beasts of the field increase upon thee.
23But the LORD thy God shall deliver them unto thee, and shall destroy them with a mighty destruction, until they be destroyed.
24And he shall deliver their kings into thine hand, and thou shalt destroy their name from under heaven: there shall no man be able to stand before thee, until thou have destroyed them.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Isaiah 28:10
This verse discusses God's methodical guidance, similar to the gradual removal of nations.
Matthew 6:34
Jesus teaches about not worrying about tomorrow, reflecting trust in God's timing.
Psalm 37:7
This verse encourages waiting patiently for the Lord, paralleling the gradual approach to conquest.
Source: Deuteronomy 7:22