29 I will not drive them out ahead of you in a single year; otherwise, the land would become desolate, and wild animals would multiply against you. 30 I will drive them out little by little ahead of you until you have become numerous(a) and take possession of the land.

Footnotes:

a. Exodus 23:30: Lit fruitful

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