Joshua 3:1
And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before they passed over.
Original Language Analysis
וַיַּשְׁכֵּם֩
rose early
H7925
וַיַּשְׁכֵּם֩
rose early
Strong's:
H7925
Word #:
1 of 16
literally, to load up (on the back of man or beast), i.e., to start early in the morning
בַּבֹּ֜קֶר
in the morning
H1242
בַּבֹּ֜קֶר
in the morning
Strong's:
H1242
Word #:
3 of 16
properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
וַיִּסְע֣וּ
and they removed
H5265
וַיִּסְע֣וּ
and they removed
Strong's:
H5265
Word #:
4 of 16
properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e., start on a journey
וַיָּבֹ֙אוּ֙
and came
H935
וַיָּבֹ֙אוּ֙
and came
Strong's:
H935
Word #:
6 of 16
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
עַד
H5704
עַד
Strong's:
H5704
Word #:
7 of 16
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
ה֖וּא
H1931
ה֖וּא
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
9 of 16
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
וְכָל
H3605
וְכָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
10 of 16
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
בְּנֵ֣י
he and all the children
H1121
בְּנֵ֣י
he and all the children
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
11 of 16
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
of Israel
H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
of Israel
Strong's:
H3478
Word #:
12 of 16
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
וַיָּלִ֥נוּ
and lodged
H3885
וַיָּלִ֥נוּ
and lodged
Strong's:
H3885
Word #:
13 of 16
to stop (usually over night); by implication, to stay permanently; hence (in a bad sense) to be obstinate (especially in words, to complain)
שָׁ֖ם
H8033
Cross References
Joshua 2:1And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into an harlot's house, named Rahab, and lodged there.Mark 1:35And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.
Historical Context
This verse appears in the Jordan crossing narrative, one of Joshua's most significant events demonstrating God's power and faithfulness in bringing Israel into the Promised Land.
Questions for Reflection
- How does this passage demonstrate God's faithfulness to His covenant promises?
- What application does this truth have for your walk with Christ today?
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Analysis & Commentary
Joshua's early rising and journey to Jordan with all Israel shows decisive leadership. Early action demonstrates diligence in pursuing God's purposes.