Deuteronomy 7:22Yahweh your God will cast out those nations before you by little and little: you may not consume them at once, lest the animals of the field increase on you.
The setting
Plains of Moab (modern Jordan), 1406 BC. Moses addressing 2 million Israelites preparing to cross the Jordan River into the Promised Land...
The emotion here: paternal wisdom while recording God's strategic patience
The original word
me'at me'at (מעט מעט) — little by little, gradually, not all at once
Why it matters
Wild animals were a real threat in ancient Canaan - lions, bears, and leopards roamed uninhabited areas
Read with care
What most readers miss in Deuteronomy 7:22
This is actually God's MERCY - instant victory would create ecological disaster
Common misconceptionPeople think God is holding back victory. Actually, He's preventing ecological collapse and ensuring sustainable conquest.
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Verses that echo Deuteronomy 7:22
Bible Genome reading
Deuteronomy 7:22 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Deuteronomy 7:22 comes from the book of Deuteronomy, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to Moses. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include gradual process, divine wisdom. Notable phrases: little by little; not at once. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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