Joshua 1:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 1:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 1:5 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 1:5 — KJV
“There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
— Joshua 1:5 (KJV)
Joshua 1:5 in Context — About the Book of Joshua
Joshua is the book of possessed promises. After Moses' death, Joshua leads Israel across the Jordan, around Jericho's walls, and into the inheritance God swore to Abraham. It is a manual for courage — God's command to be strong and courageous frames the whole conquest.
Cross-References for Joshua 1:5
“And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment; long life: Heb. many days discern: Heb. hear”
Shares key themes with Joshua 1:5: any, stand, days
“I saw the ram pushing westward, and northward, and southward; so that no beasts might stand before him, neither was there any that could deliver out of his hand; but he did according to his will, and became great.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 1:5: any, stand, before
“For before these days there was no hire for man, nor any hire for beast; neither was there any peace to him that went out or came in because of the affliction: for I set all men every one against his neighbour. there was...: or, the hire of man became nothing”
Shares key themes with Joshua 1:5: any, before, days
“Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life. nor...: Heb. neither let there be anger in your eyes”
Shares key themes with Joshua 1:5: before, life, nor
“And Pharaoh said unto Jacob, How old art thou? How...: Heb. How many are the days of the years of thy life?”
Shares key themes with Joshua 1:5: any, days, life
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