Joshua 23:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 23:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 23:16 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "When ye have transgressed the covenant of the LORD your God, which he commanded you, and have gone and served other gods..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 23:16 — KJV
“When ye have transgressed the covenant of the LORD your God, which he commanded you, and have gone and served other gods, and bowed yourselves to them; then shall the anger of the LORD be kindled against you, and ye shall perish quickly from off the good land which he hath given unto you.”
— Joshua 23:16 (KJV)
Joshua 23:16 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 23:16
“And then the LORD'S wrath be kindled against you, and he shut up the heaven, that there be no rain, and that the land yield not her fruit; and lest ye perish quickly from off the good land which the LORD giveth you.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 23:16: lord, then, kindled
“Know for a certainty that the LORD your God will no more drive out any of these nations from before you; but they shall be snares and traps unto you, and scourges in your sides, and thorns in your eyes, until ye perish from off this good land which the LORD your God hath given you.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 23:16: lord, god, perish
“For they will turn away thy son from following me, that they may serve other gods: so will the anger of the LORD be kindled against you, and destroy thee suddenly.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 23:16: lord, god, other
“When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the LORD thy God for the good land which he hath given thee.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 23:16: lord, god, then
“And hath gone and served other gods, and worshipped them, either the sun, or moon, or any of the host of heaven, which I have not commanded;”
Shares key themes with Joshua 23:16: god, commanded, gone
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