Joshua 3:14
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;
Original Language Analysis
וַיְהִ֗י
H1961
וַיְהִ֗י
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
1 of 13
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
בִּנְסֹ֤עַ
removed
H5265
בִּנְסֹ֤עַ
removed
Strong's:
H5265
Word #:
2 of 13
properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e., start on a journey
הָעָֽם׃
And it came to pass when the people
H5971
הָעָֽם׃
And it came to pass when the people
Strong's:
H5971
Word #:
3 of 13
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
מֵאָ֣הֳלֵיהֶ֔ם
from their tents
H168
מֵאָ֣הֳלֵיהֶ֔ם
from their tents
Strong's:
H168
Word #:
4 of 13
a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
לַֽעֲבֹ֖ר
to pass over
H5674
לַֽעֲבֹ֖ר
to pass over
Strong's:
H5674
Word #:
5 of 13
to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
6 of 13
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
וְהַכֹּֽהֲנִ֗ים
and the priests
H3548
וְהַכֹּֽהֲנִ֗ים
and the priests
Strong's:
H3548
Word #:
8 of 13
literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
נֹֽשְׂאֵ֛י
bearing
H5375
נֹֽשְׂאֵ֛י
bearing
Strong's:
H5375
Word #:
9 of 13
to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
הַבְּרִ֖ית
of the covenant
H1285
הַבְּרִ֖ית
of the covenant
Strong's:
H1285
Word #:
11 of 13
a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
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
The people removing from tents to cross Jordan shows obedient movement when God commands advance despite flooded conditions.