Joshua 3:10

Authorized King James Version

And Joshua said, Hereby ye shall know that the living God is among you, and that he will without fail drive out from before you the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Hivites, and the Perizzites, and the Girgashites, and the Amorites, and the Jebusites.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיֹּ֣אמֶר

H559

said

to say (used with great latitude)

יְהוֹשֻׁ֔עַ

H3091

And Joshua

jehoshua (i.e., joshua), the jewish leader

בְּזֹאת֙

H2063

this (often used adverb)

תֵּֽדְע֔וּן

H3045

Hereby ye shall know

to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o

כִּ֛י

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

אֵ֥ל

H410

God

strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the almighty (but used also of any deity)

חַ֖י

H2416

that the living

alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or livin

בְּקִרְבְּכֶ֑ם

H7130

is among

properly, the nearest part, i.e., the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)

יוֹרִ֣ישׁ

H3423

drive out

to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish

#10

יוֹרִ֣ישׁ

H3423

drive out

to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish

#11

מִ֠פְּנֵיכֶם

H6440

from before

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

#12

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#13

הַכְּנַֽעֲנִ֨י

H3669

you the Canaanites

a kenaanite or inhabitant of kenaan; by implication, a pedlar (the canaanites standing for their neighbors the ishmaelites, who conducted mercantile c

#14

וְאֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#15

הַֽחִתִּ֜י

H2850

and the Hittites

a chittite, or descendant of cheth

#16

וְאֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#17

הַֽחִוִּ֗י

H2340

and the Hivites

a chivvite, one of the indigenous tribes of palestine

#18

וְאֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#19

הַפְּרִזִּי֙

H6522

and the Perizzites

a perizzite, one of the canaanitish tribes

#20

וְאֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#21

הַגִּרְגָּשִׁ֔י

H1622

and the Girgashites

a girgashite, one of the native tribes of canaan

#22

וְהָֽאֱמֹרִ֖י

H567

and the Amorites

an emorite, one of the canaanitish tribes

#23

וְהַיְבוּסִֽי׃

H2983

and the Jebusites

a jebusite or inhabitant of jebus

Analysis

Within the broader context of Joshua, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Joshua.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Joshua Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
How does this verse's literary context within Joshua chapter 3 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?

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