New International Version Rather, worship the LORD your God; it is he who will deliver you from the hand of all your enemies.” New Living Translation You must worship only the LORD your God. He is the one who will rescue you from all your enemies.” English Standard Version but you shall fear the LORD your God, and he will deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.” Berean Standard Bible but worship the LORD your God, and He will deliver you from the hands of all your enemies.” Berean Literal Bible For but YHWH your⁺ God you⁺ shall fear, and He will snatch you⁺ up from the hand of all your⁺ enemies.” King James Bible But the LORD your God ye shall fear; and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies. New King James Version But the LORD your God you shall fear; and He will deliver you from the hand of all your enemies.” New American Standard Bible But you shall fear the LORD your God; and He will save you from the hand of all your enemies.” NASB 1995 “But the LORD your God you shall fear; and He will deliver you from the hand of all your enemies.” NASB 1977 “But the LORD your God you shall fear; and He will deliver you from the hand of all your enemies.” Legacy Standard Bible But Yahweh your God you shall fear; and He will deliver you from the hand of all your enemies.” Amplified Bible But the LORD your God you shall fear [and worship]; then He will rescue you from the hands of all your enemies.” Berean Annotated Bible but worship the LORD your⁺ God {YHWH Eloheikem}, and He will deliver you⁺ from the hands of all your⁺ enemies. Christian Standard Bible but fear the LORD your God, and he will rescue you from all your enemies.” Holman Christian Standard Bible but fear the LORD your God, and He will deliver you from the hand of all your enemies.” American Standard Version but Jehovah your God shall ye fear; and he will deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies. Contemporary English Version except me. I am the LORD your God, and I will rescue you from all your enemies. English Revised Version but the LORD your God shall ye fear; and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies. GOD'S WORD® Translation Instead, worship the LORD your God, and he will rescue you from your enemies.'" Good News Translation You shall obey me, the LORD your God, and I will rescue you from your enemies." International Standard Version But you are to fear the LORD, and he will deliver you from the control of all your enemies." NET Bible Instead you must worship the LORD your God; then he will rescue you from the power of all your enemies." New Heart English Bible But you shall fear the LORD your God; and he will deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies." Webster's Bible Translation But the LORD your God ye shall fear; and he will deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblebut worship the LORD your God, and He will deliver you from the hands of all your enemies.” World English Bible But you shall fear Yahweh your God, and he will deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionbut you fear your God YHWH, and He delivers you out of the hand of all your enemies”; Berean Literal Bible For but YHWH your⁺ God you⁺ shall fear, and He will snatch you⁺ up from the hand of all your⁺ enemies.” Young's Literal Translation but Jehovah your God ye do fear, and He doth deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies;' Smith's Literal Translation But Jehovah your God ye shall fear, and he shall deliver you from the hand of all your enemies. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut fear the Lord your God, and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies. Catholic Public Domain Version But you shall fear the Lord, your God. And he will rescue you from the hand of all your enemies.” New American Bible You must venerate only the LORD, your God; it is he who will deliver you from the power of all your enemies. New Revised Standard Version but you shall worship the LORD your God; he will deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut the LORD your God you shall worship; and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated But revere LORD JEHOVAH your God, and he delivers you from the hand of all your enemies.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917but the LORD your God shall ye fear; and He will deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.' Brenton Septuagint Translation But ye shall fear the Lord your God, and he shall deliver you from all your enemies. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Israel's Cities Resettled by Foreigners…38Do not forget the covenant I have made with you. Do not worship other gods, 39but worship the LORD your God, and He will deliver you from the hands of all your enemies.” 40But they would not listen, and they persisted in their former customs.… Cross References but worship the LORD your God, Deuteronomy 10:20 You are to fear the LORD your God and serve Him. Hold fast to Him and take your oaths in His name. Joshua 24:14 Now, therefore, fear the LORD and serve Him in sincerity and truth; cast aside the gods your fathers served beyond the Euphrates and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. Deuteronomy 6:13 Fear the LORD your God, serve Him only, and take your oaths in His name. and He will deliver you Psalm 50:15 Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.” Psalm 91:15 When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him. Psalm 34:17 The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles. from the hands of all your enemies.” Luke 1:71 salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us, Psalm 106:10 He saved them from the hand that hated them; He redeemed them from the hand of the enemy. Psalm 18:48 who delivers me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men. Exodus 20:2-3 “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. / You shall have no other gods before Me. Matthew 4:10 “Away from Me, Satan!” Jesus told him. “For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’” Isaiah 8:13 The LORD of Hosts is the One you shall regard as holy. Only He should be feared; only He should be dreaded. 1 Samuel 12:24 Above all, fear the LORD and serve Him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things He has done for you. Psalm 34:9 Fear the LORD, you His saints, for those who fear Him lack nothing. Jeremiah 10:10 But the LORD is the true God; He is the living God and eternal King. The earth quakes at His wrath, and the nations cannot endure His indignation. 1 Kings 18:21 Then Elijah approached all the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him. But if Baal is God, follow him.” But the people did not answer a word. Treasury of Scripture But the LORD your God you shall fear; and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies. the Lord 2 Kings 17:36 But the LORD, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt with great power and a stretched out arm, him shall ye fear, and him shall ye worship, and to him shall ye do sacrifice. 1 Samuel 12:24 Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you. Isaiah 8:12-14 Say ye not, A confederacy, to all them to whom this people shall say, A confederacy; neither fear ye their fear, nor be afraid… he shall deliver Nehemiah 9:27 Therefore thou deliveredst them into the hand of their enemies, who vexed them: and in the time of their trouble, when they cried unto thee, thou heardest them from heaven; and according to thy manifold mercies thou gavest them saviours, who saved them out of the hand of their enemies. Luke 1:71,74,75 That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; … Jump to Previous Deliver Enemies Fear Hand Hands Rather Salvation WorshipJump to Next Deliver Enemies Fear Hand Hands Rather Salvation Worship2 Kings 17 1. Hoshea the Last King of Israel3. Being subdued by Shalmaneser, he conspires against him with So, king of Egypt 5. Samaria for sinning is led into captivity 24. The strange nations transplanted into Samaria make a mixture of religions. but worship the LORD your God, Israel’s covenant required undivided allegiance to Yahweh. Yet the northern kingdom repeatedly combined His worship with pagan practices, disregarding the commands given through Moses and the warnings of the prophets. Their idolatry helped bring about the Assyrian conquest and exile. Deu 10:20 You are to fear the LORD your God and serve Him.… and He will deliver you God had repeatedly shown Himself able to rescue His people when they turned to Him, from the Exodus onward. Deliverance depended not on Israel’s military strength or alliances but on faithful obedience to the Lord. Psa 50:15 “Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you”… from the hands of all your enemies.” Surrounded by hostile nations and threatened by Assyria, Israel needed the protection only God could provide. Their refusal to remain faithful forfeited the security promised under the covenant and led to their defeat. Luk 1:71 salvation from our enemies and from the hand… Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The one true God of Israel, who demands exclusive worship and promises deliverance. 2. Israel The Northern Kingdom, which is being addressed in this context, facing consequences for their idolatry. 3. Enemies The surrounding nations and powers that threaten Israel, both physically and spiritually. 4. Assyria The dominant empire at the time, which eventually conquers the Northern Kingdom due to their disobedience. 5. Prophets God's messengers who warned Israel of the consequences of their idolatry and called them back to worship Yahweh alone. Teaching Points Exclusive WorshipGod demands our exclusive worship. Just as Israel was called to worship Yahweh alone, we too must ensure that our devotion is not divided by modern-day idols such as wealth, power, or status. Promise of Deliverance The promise of deliverance is contingent upon our worship of God. Trusting in God and worshiping Him alone brings His protection and deliverance from our "enemies," whether they be spiritual, emotional, or physical. Consequences of Idolatry The history of Israel serves as a warning. Idolatry leads to spiritual and often physical downfall. We must be vigilant in identifying and removing idols from our lives. Faithfulness in Adversity In times of trouble, our response should be to turn to God in worship and trust. He is our deliverer, and our faithfulness in adversity is a testament to our trust in His promises. Role of Prophets and Scripture Just as prophets called Israel back to God, Scripture serves as our guide and reminder to remain faithful. Regular engagement with the Bible helps us stay aligned with God's will. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 17:39?2. How does 2 Kings 17:39 emphasize the importance of fearing the Lord alone? 3. What does "He will deliver you" reveal about God's faithfulness to His people? 4. How can we apply the command to fear God in our daily lives? 5. What other scriptures highlight the significance of fearing God and His deliverance? 6. How does fearing God alone impact our relationship with Him and others? 7. What does 2 Kings 17:39 reveal about God's expectations for worship and obedience? 8. How does 2 Kings 17:39 emphasize the importance of fearing the LORD alone? 9. In what ways does 2 Kings 17:39 challenge the practice of idolatry? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 17? (39) And he.--The pronoun is emphatic: "and He, on His part, will deliver you."Verse 39. - But the Lord your God ye shall fear (comp. ver. 36); and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies. This promise had been made repeatedly (see Exodus 23:27; Leviticus 26:7, 8; Deuteronomy 6:18, 19; Deuteronomy 20:4; Deuteronomy 23:14; Deuteronomy 28:7, etc.). The writer of Chronicles aims at showing in detail that the promise was literally fulfilled in the history, victory in every case declaring itself in favor of God's people, when they were faithful and obedient, while reverses always befell them in the contrary ease (see 1 Chronicles 5:20-22; 1 Chronicles 10:13; 1 Chronicles 14:10-16; 2 Chronicles 12:1-12; 2 Chronicles 13:4-18; 2 Chronicles 14:9-12; 2 Chronicles 20:5-30, etc.). 2 Kings 17:39 calls for exclusive, active worship of the covenant-keeping LORD. As His people honor Him alone, He pledges full deliverance from every foe. The verse is both a command and a promise: worship wholeheartedly, and watch God faithfully protect and rescue. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew butכִּ֛י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction worship תִּירָ֑אוּ (tî·rā·’ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten the LORD יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel your God, אֱלֹהֵיכֶ֖ם (’ĕ·lō·hê·ḵem) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative and He וְהוּא֙ (wə·hū) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are will deliver יַצִּ֣יל (yaṣ·ṣîl) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver you אֶתְכֶ֔ם (’eṯ·ḵem) Direct object marker | second person masculine plural Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case from the hands מִיַּ֖ד (mî·yaḏ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand of all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every your enemies.” אֹיְבֵיכֶֽם׃ (’ō·yə·ḇê·ḵem) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary Additonal Resources 2 Kings 17:39 Blue Letter Bible2 Kings 17:39 Bible Gateway 2 Kings 17:39 Bible.com 2 Kings 17:39 NIV |
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