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John Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 7:17

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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If thou shall say in thine heart, etc.] Should have secret thoughts arise in the heart, misgivings of heart, fears and doubts there, which, though not outwardly expressed, might be inwardly retained: these nations are more than I; seven to one, and perhaps anyone of them as powerful as Israel: how can I dispossess them? of the land they inherit, and take possession of it.
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