Joshua 4:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 4:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 4:18 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass, when the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD were come up out of the midst of Jor..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 4:18 — KJV
“And it came to pass, when the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD were come up out of the midst of Jordan, and the soles of the priests' feet were lifted up unto the dry land, that the waters of Jordan returned unto their place, and flowed over all his banks, as they did before. lifted...: Heb. plucked up flowed: Heb. went”
— Joshua 4:18 (KJV)
Joshua 4:18 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 4:18
“And the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the midst of Jordan, and all the Israelites passed over on dry ground, until all the people were passed clean over Jordan.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 4:18: pass, priests, bare
“And it shall come to pass, as soon as the soles of the feet of the priests that bear the ark of the LORD, the Lord of all the earth, shall rest in the waters of Jordan, that the waters of Jordan shall be cut off from the waters that come down from above; and they shall stand upon an heap.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 4:18: pass, priests, ark
“And it came to pass, when the people removed from their tents, to pass over Jordan, and the priests bearing the ark of the covenant before the people;”
Shares key themes with Joshua 4:18: came, pass, priests
“And as they that bare the ark were come unto Jordan, and the feet of the priests that bare the ark were dipped in the brim of the water, (for Jordan overfloweth all his banks all the time of harvest,)”
Shares key themes with Joshua 4:18: priests, bare, ark
“Then ye shall answer them, That the waters of Jordan were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the LORD; when it passed over Jordan, the waters of Jordan were cut off: and these stones shall be for a memorial unto the children of Israel for ever.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 4:18: pass, ark, covenant
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