Deuteronomy 3:21
And I commanded Joshua at that time, saying, Thine eyes have seen all that the LORD your God hath done unto these two kings: so shall the LORD do unto all the kingdoms whither thou passest.
Original Language Analysis
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
1 of 26
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
בָּעֵ֥ת
at that time
H6256
בָּעֵ֥ת
at that time
Strong's:
H6256
Word #:
4 of 26
time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc
הַהִ֖וא
H1931
הַהִ֖וא
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
5 of 26
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
עֵינֶ֣יךָ
Thine eyes
H5869
עֵינֶ֣יךָ
Thine eyes
Strong's:
H5869
Word #:
7 of 26
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
הָֽרֹאֹ֗ת
have seen
H7200
הָֽרֹאֹ֗ת
have seen
Strong's:
H7200
Word #:
8 of 26
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
אֵת֩
H853
אֵת֩
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
9 of 26
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
10 of 26
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
11 of 26
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
יַעֲשֶׂ֤ה
do
H6213
יַעֲשֶׂ֤ה
do
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
12 of 26
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
יְהוָה֙
all that the LORD
H3068
יְהוָה֙
all that the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
13 of 26
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֱלֹֽהֵיכֶם֙
your God
H430
אֱלֹֽהֵיכֶם֙
your God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
14 of 26
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
כֵּֽן
H3651
כֵּֽן
Strong's:
H3651
Word #:
18 of 26
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
יַעֲשֶׂ֤ה
do
H6213
יַעֲשֶׂ֤ה
do
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
19 of 26
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
יְהוָה֙
all that the LORD
H3068
יְהוָה֙
all that the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
20 of 26
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
לְכָל
H3605
לְכָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
21 of 26
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הַמַּמְלָכ֔וֹת
unto all the kingdoms
H4467
הַמַּמְלָכ֔וֹת
unto all the kingdoms
Strong's:
H4467
Word #:
22 of 26
dominion, i.e., (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
23 of 26
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
Historical Context
This charge prepared Joshua for leadership succession (formally commissioned in Deuteronomy 31). Joshua had served as Moses' assistant for 40 years, giving him firsthand experience of God's faithfulness. This experiential knowledge would sustain him through the challenges of conquering Canaan and leading a new generation.
Questions for Reflection
- What past evidences of God's faithfulness anchor your confidence in future challenges?
- How can you mentor others by pointing them to God's proven track record?
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Analysis & Commentary
Moses' encouragement to Joshua—'Thine eyes have seen all that the LORD your God hath done'—grounds future faith in past evidence. Joshua witnessed Egypt's plagues, Red Sea crossing, Sinai revelation, and recent Transjordan victories. The promise 'so shall the LORD do unto all the kingdoms whither thou passest' assures consistent divine faithfulness. God's character doesn't change with circumstances—He who was faithful yesterday will be faithful tomorrow.