Joshua 16:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 16:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 16:3 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And goeth down westward to the coast of Japhleti, unto the coast of Bethhoron the nether, and to Gezer: and the goings o..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 16:3 — KJV
“And goeth down westward to the coast of Japhleti, unto the coast of Bethhoron the nether, and to Gezer: and the goings out thereof are at the sea.”
— Joshua 16:3 (KJV)
Joshua 16:3 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 16:3
“And the border shall go down to Jordan, and the goings out of it shall be at the salt sea: this shall be your land with the coasts thereof round about.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 16:3: down, coast, goings
“The border went out from Tappuah westward unto the river Kanah; and the goings out thereof were at the sea. This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Ephraim by their families.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 16:3: westward, goings, thereof
“And the border was drawn thence, and compassed the corner of the sea southward, from the hill that lieth before Bethhoron southward; and the goings out thereof were at Kirjathbaal, which is Kirjathjearim, a city of the children of Judah: this was the west quarter.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 16:3: bethhoron, goings, thereof
“And then the coast turneth to Ramah, and to the strong city Tyre; and the coast turneth to Hosah; and the outgoings thereof are at the sea from the coast to Achzib: Tyre: Heb. Tzor”
Shares key themes with Joshua 16:3: coast, goings, thereof
“And the coast shall go down from Shepham to Riblah, on the east side of Ain; and the border shall descend, and shall reach unto the side of the sea of Chinnereth eastward: side of the sea: Heb. shoulder of the sea”
Shares key themes with Joshua 16:3: down, coast, sea
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