Joshua 22:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 22:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 22:16 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thus saith the whole congregation of the LORD, What trespass is this that ye have committed against the God of Israel, t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 22:16 — KJV
“Thus saith the whole congregation of the LORD, What trespass is this that ye have committed against the God of Israel, to turn away this day from following the LORD, in that ye have builded you an altar, that ye might rebel this day against the LORD?”
— Joshua 22:16 (KJV)
Joshua 22:16 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 22:16
“But that ye must turn away this day from following the LORD? and it will be, seeing ye rebel to day against the LORD, that to morrow he will be wroth with the whole congregation of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 22:16: whole, congregation, lord
“Therefore, son of man, speak unto the house of Israel, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Yet in this your fathers have blasphemed me, in that they have committed a trespass against me. committed...: Heb. trespassed a trespass”
Shares key themes with Joshua 22:16: thus, saith, lord
“God forbid that we should rebel against the LORD, and turn this day from following the LORD, to build an altar for burnt offerings, for meat offerings, or for sacrifices, beside the altar of the LORD our God that is before his tabernacle.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 22:16: lord, against, god
“Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will bring upon this city and upon all her towns all the evil that I have pronounced against it, because they have hardened their necks, that they might not hear my words.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 22:16: thus, saith, lord
“Thus saith the LORD God of Israel; Behold, I will turn back the weapons of war that are in your hands, wherewith ye fight against the king of Babylon, and against the Chaldeans, which besiege you without the walls, and I will assemble them into the midst of this city.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 22:16: thus, saith, lord
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