Joshua 3:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 3:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 3:5 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Joshua said unto the people, Sanctify yourselves: for to morrow the LORD will do wonders among you." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 3:5 — KJV
“And Joshua said unto the people, Sanctify yourselves: for to morrow the LORD will do wonders among you.”
— Joshua 3:5 (KJV)
Joshua 3:5 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 3:5
“Up, sanctify the people, and say, Sanctify yourselves against to morrow: for thus saith the LORD God of Israel, There is an accursed thing in the midst of thee, O Israel: thou canst not stand before thine enemies, until ye take away the accursed thing from among you.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 3:5: people, sanctify, yourselves
“And say thou unto the people, Sanctify yourselves against to morrow, and ye shall eat flesh: for ye have wept in the ears of the LORD, saying, Who shall give us flesh to eat? for it was well with us in Egypt: therefore the LORD will give you flesh, and ye shall eat.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 3:5: people, sanctify, yourselves
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Go unto the people, and sanctify them to day and to morrow, and let them wash their clothes,”
Shares key themes with Joshua 3:5: people, sanctify, morrow
“Neither shall he profane his seed among his people: for I the LORD do sanctify him.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 3:5: people, sanctify, lord
“And Saul said, Disperse yourselves among the people, and say unto them, Bring me hither every man his ox, and every man his sheep, and slay them here, and eat; and sin not against the LORD in eating with the blood. And all the people brought every man his ox with him that night, and slew them there. with him: Heb. in his hand”
Shares key themes with Joshua 3:5: people, yourselves, lord
Pray Joshua 3:5
Generate a Prayer from Joshua 3:5
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse