# General Information:

Moses continues to tell the people of Israel Yahweh's words as if the Israelites are one person. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])

# If you say in your heart ... do not be afraid

The people should not be afraid even if they notice that the nations are stronger than they are. Alternate translation: "Even if you say in your heart" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])

# say in your heart

This is an idiom. Alternate translation: "think" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])

# how can I dispossess them?

Moses uses a question to emphasize that the people may feel afraid of the other nations. This question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: "I cannot defeat them" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])