Joshua 23:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 23:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 23:7 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "That ye come not among these nations, these that remain among you; neither make mention of the name of their gods, nor c..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 23:7 — KJV
“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:”
— Joshua 23:7 (KJV)
Joshua 23:7 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 23:7
“Hear ye this, O house of Jacob, which are called by the name of Israel, and are come forth out of the waters of Judah, which swear by the name of the LORD, and make mention of the God of Israel, but not in truth, nor in righteousness.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 23:7: come, make, mention
“And in all things that I have said unto you be circumspect: and make no mention of the name of other gods, neither let it be heard out of thy mouth.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 23:7: neither, make, mention
“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 23:7: among, these, nations
“And the LORD shall scatter thee among all people, from the one end of the earth even unto the other; and there thou shalt serve other gods, which neither thou nor thy fathers have known, even wood and stone.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 23:7: among, neither, gods
“Lest there should be among you man, or woman, or family, or tribe, whose heart turneth away this day from the LORD our God, to go and serve the gods of these nations; lest there should be among you a root that beareth gall and wormwood; gall: or, a poisonous herb: Heb. rosh”
Shares key themes with Joshua 23:7: among, these, nations
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