Joshua 23:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 23:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 23:12 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Else if ye do in any wise go back, and cleave unto the remnant of these nations, even these that remain among you, and s..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 23:12 — KJV
“Else if ye do in any wise go back, and cleave unto the remnant of these nations, even these that remain among you, and shall make marriages with them, and go in unto them, and they to you:”
— Joshua 23:12 (KJV)
Joshua 23:12 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 23:12
“For whosoever shall commit any of these abominations, even the souls that commit them shall be cut off from among their people.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 23:12: any, these, nations
“Did not Solomon king of Israel sin by these things? yet among many nations was there no king like him, who was beloved of his God, and God made him king over all Israel: nevertheless even him did outlandish women cause to sin.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 23:12: any, these, nations
“That ye come not among these nations, these that remain among you; neither make mention of the name of their gods, nor cause to swear by them, neither serve them, nor bow yourselves unto them:”
Shares key themes with Joshua 23:12: these, nations, remain
“Ye shall therefore keep my statutes and my judgments, and shall not commit any of these abominations; neither any of your own nation, nor any stranger that sojourneth among you:”
Shares key themes with Joshua 23:12: any, these, nations
“Take heed to thyself that thou be not snared by following them, after that they be destroyed from before thee; and that thou enquire not after their gods, saying, How did these nations serve their gods? even so will I do likewise. by...: Heb. after them”
Shares key themes with Joshua 23:12: wise, these, nations
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