en_tn/deu/07/17.md

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. AT: "Even if you say in your heart" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom)

say in your heart

This is an idiom. AT: "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. AT: "I cannot defeat them" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)