Deuteronomy 31:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 31:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 31:23 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he gave Joshua the son of Nun a charge, and said, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou shalt bring the children..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 31:23 — KJV
“And he gave Joshua the son of Nun a charge, and said, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou shalt bring the children of Israel into the land which I sware unto them: and I will be with thee.”
— Deuteronomy 31:23 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 31:23 in Context — About the Book of Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy is Moses' farewell sermon on the edge of the Promised Land — a passionate retelling of the law for a new generation. Its heartbeat is love: love God with all your heart, soul, and strength. Jesus quoted Deuteronomy more than almost any other book.
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 31:23
“When they had made an end of dividing the land for inheritance by their coasts, the children of Israel gave an inheritance to Joshua the son of Nun among them:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 31:23: gave, joshua, son
“And Moses called unto Joshua, and said unto him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou must go with this people unto the land which the LORD hath sworn unto their fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit it.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 31:23: joshua, strong, good
“And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, and gave them a charge unto the children of Israel, and unto Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 31:23: gave, charge, bring
“Doubtless ye shall not come into the land, concerning which I sware to make you dwell therein, save Caleb the son of Jephunneh, and Joshua the son of Nun. sware: Heb. lifted up my hand”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 31:23: joshua, son, nun
“Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them. unto this...: or, thou shalt cause this people to inherit the land, etc”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 31:23: strong, good, courage
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