Joshua 3:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 3:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 3:4 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Yet there shall be a space between you and it, about two thousand cubits by measure: come not near unto it, that ye may ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 3:4 — KJV
“Yet there shall be a space between you and it, about two thousand cubits by measure: come not near unto it, that ye may know the way by which ye must go: for ye have not passed this way heretofore. heretofore: Heb. since yesterday, and the third day”
— Joshua 3:4 (KJV)
Joshua 3:4 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 3:4
“And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. eloquent: Heb. a man of words heretofore: Heb. since yesterday, nor since the third day”
Shares key themes with Joshua 3:4: heretofore, heb, since
“And there went forth a wind from the LORD, and brought quails from the sea, and let them fall by the camp, as it were a day's journey on this side, and as it were a day's journey on the other side, round about the camp, and as it were two cubits high upon the face of the earth. as it were a day's...: Heb. as it were the way of a day”
Shares key themes with Joshua 3:4: about, two, cubits
“And the Philistines were afraid, for they said, God is come into the camp. And they said, Woe unto us! for there hath not been such a thing heretofore. heretofore: Heb. yesterday, or, the third day”
Shares key themes with Joshua 3:4: come, heretofore, heb
“And this is the case of the slayer, which shall flee thither, that he may live: Whoso killeth his neighbour ignorantly, whom he hated not in time past; in...: Heb. from yesterday the third day”
Shares key themes with Joshua 3:4: may, heb, yesterday
“Lest the avenger of the blood pursue the slayer, while his heart is hot, and overtake him, because the way is long, and slay him; whereas he was not worthy of death, inasmuch as he hated him not in time past. slay...: Heb. smite him in life in...: Heb. from yesterday the third day”
Shares key themes with Joshua 3:4: way, heb, yesterday
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