Joshua 24:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 24:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 24:23 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Now therefore put away, said he, the strange gods which are among you, and incline your heart unto the LORD God of Israe..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 24:23 — KJV
“Now therefore put away, said he, the strange gods which are among you, and incline your heart unto the LORD God of Israel.”
— Joshua 24:23 (KJV)
Joshua 24:23 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 24:23
“And Samuel spake unto all the house of Israel, saying, If ye do return unto the LORD with all your hearts, then put away the strange gods and Ashtaroth from among you, and prepare your hearts unto the LORD, and serve him only: and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 24:23: put, away, strange
“And they put away the strange gods from among them, and served the LORD: and his soul was grieved for the misery of Israel. strange...: Heb. gods of strangers grieved: Heb. shortened”
Shares key themes with Joshua 24:23: put, away, strange
“Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 24:23: now, therefore, put
“Then Jacob said unto his household, and to all that were with him, Put away the strange gods that are among you, and be clean, and change your garments:”
Shares key themes with Joshua 24:23: put, away, strange
“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 24:23: away, gods, among
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