Deuteronomy 7:17
If thou shalt say in thine heart, These nations are more than I; how can I dispossess them?
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Gill's Exposition
If thou shall say in thine heart,.... Should have secret thoughts arise in the heart, misgivings of heart, fears and doubts there, which, though not outwardly expressed, might be inwardly retained:…
Here, I. The caution against idolatry is repeated, and against communion with idolaters: "Thou shalt consume the people, and not serve their gods." Deu 7:16. We are in danger of having fellowship with…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
say in thine heart say to thyself, or think, or imagine; but with the force of really think, Deu 9:4; Deu 18:21.
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