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Your interpretation of"strong and resolute" may be relevant according to Heidegger's extended definition BUT given the disappointing experience that Moses often had with the Israelites, i believe his admonition was literal. The Israelites were facing a challenging, warlike civilization and they simply couldn't "mess up" again. Repetition as a poetic device is used for emphasis, clarity and often becomes a symbol of purpose, defiance, love, etc. Moses won't cross the Jordan, he has appointed a new leader—his legacy, perhaps even his faith depend on just how strong and resolute his followers become.

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Embrace the suck...own the mess...yet maintain detachment. Yet who is true and and who is resolute. I believe these two words, strong and resolute, are an hendiadys indicating objective will which the RSO will align with and support in the individual. This phrase also suggests a relationship with Netzach and Hod which are also associated with Moses and Aaron.

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