Joshua 22:28
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 22:28 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 22:28 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Therefore said we, that it shall be, when they should so say to us or to our generations in time to come, that we may sa..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 22:28 — KJV
“Therefore said we, that it shall be, when they should so say to us or to our generations in time to come, that we may say again, Behold the pattern of the altar of the LORD, which our fathers made, not for burnt offerings, nor for sacrifices; but it is a witness between us and you.”
— Joshua 22:28 (KJV)
Joshua 22:28 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 22:28
“Then say thou, Thus saith the Lord GOD, The city sheddeth blood in the midst of it, that her time may come, and maketh idols against herself to defile herself.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 22:28: say, time, come
“Let the priests, the ministers of the LORD, weep between the porch and the altar, and let them say, Spare thy people, O LORD, and give not thine heritage to reproach, that the heathen should rule over them: wherefore should they say among the people, Where is their God? rule over: or, use a byword against”
Shares key themes with Joshua 22:28: should, say, again
“When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?”
Shares key themes with Joshua 22:28: therefore, say, time
“My father made me swear, saying, Lo, I die: in my grave which I have digged for me in the land of Canaan, there shalt thou bury me. Now therefore let me go up, I pray thee, and bury my father, and I will come again.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 22:28: therefore, say, come
“And Moses said, Thou must give us also sacrifices and burnt offerings, that we may sacrifice unto the LORD our God. us: Heb. into our hands”
Shares key themes with Joshua 22:28: may, lord, burnt
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