Joshua 4:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 4:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 4:5 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Joshua said unto them, Pass over before the ark of the LORD your God into the midst of Jordan, and take ye up every ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 4:5 — KJV
“And Joshua said unto them, Pass over before the ark of the LORD your God into the midst of Jordan, and take ye up every man of you a stone upon his shoulder, according unto the number of the tribes of the children of Israel:”
— Joshua 4:5 (KJV)
Joshua 4:5 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 4:5
“And the children of Israel did so as Joshua commanded, and took up twelve stones out of the midst of Jordan, as the LORD spake unto Joshua, according to the number of the tribes of the children of Israel, and carried them over with them unto the place where they lodged, and laid them down there.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 4:5: joshua, over, lord
“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 4:5: pass, over, before
“For the priests which bare the ark stood in the midst of Jordan, until every thing was finished that the LORD commanded Joshua to speak unto the people, according to all that Moses commanded Joshua: and the people hasted and passed over.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 4:5: joshua, pass, over
“And Moses said unto them, If the children of Gad and the children of Reuben will pass with you over Jordan, every man armed to battle, before the LORD, and the land shall be subdued before you; then ye shall give them the land of Gilead for a possession:”
Shares key themes with Joshua 4:5: pass, over, before
“(As the children of Esau which dwell in Seir, and the Moabites which dwell in Ar, did unto me;) until I shall pass over Jordan into the land which the LORD our God giveth us.”
Shares key themes with Joshua 4:5: pass, over, lord
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