en_tn/deu/09/03.md

Moses continues speaking to the people of Israel.

like a devouring fire

This emphasizes God's power and his ability to destroy the armies of the other nations. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile)

he will bring them down before you

AT: "he will humble them in front of you" or "he will subdue them in front of you"