Joshua 3:2
And it came to pass after three days, that the officers went through the host;
Original Language Analysis
וַיְהִ֕י
H1961
וַיְהִ֕י
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
1 of 8
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
שְׁלֹ֣שֶׁת
three
H7969
שְׁלֹ֣שֶׁת
three
Strong's:
H7969
Word #:
3 of 8
three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
יָמִ֑ים
days
H3117
יָמִ֑ים
days
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
4 of 8
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
וַיַּֽעַבְר֥וּ
went
H5674
וַיַּֽעַבְר֥וּ
went
Strong's:
H5674
Word #:
5 of 8
to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in
הַשֹּֽׁטְרִ֖ים
that the officers
H7860
הַשֹּֽׁטְרִ֖ים
that the officers
Strong's:
H7860
Word #:
6 of 8
properly, a scribe, i.e., (by analogy or implication) an official superintendent or magistrate
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 three-day waiting period at Jordan before crossing allowed preparation for the miracle. Patient waiting for God's timing precedes dramatic action.