Joshua 3:6
And Joshua spake unto the priests, saying, Take up the ark of the covenant, and pass over before the people. And they took up the ark of the covenant, and went before the people.
Original Language Analysis
הַכֹּֽהֲנִ֣ים
unto the priests
H3548
הַכֹּֽהֲנִ֣ים
unto the priests
Strong's:
H3548
Word #:
4 of 19
literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
וַיִּשְׂאוּ֙
And they took up
H5375
וַיִּשְׂאוּ֙
And they took up
Strong's:
H5375
Word #:
6 of 19
to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
7 of 19
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַבְּרִ֔ית
of the covenant
H1285
הַבְּרִ֔ית
of the covenant
Strong's:
H1285
Word #:
9 of 19
a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
וְעִבְר֖וּ
and pass over
H5674
וְעִבְר֖וּ
and pass over
Strong's:
H5674
Word #:
10 of 19
to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in
לִפְנֵ֥י
before
H6440
לִפְנֵ֥י
before
Strong's:
H6440
Word #:
11 of 19
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
הָעָֽם׃
the people
H5971
הָעָֽם׃
the people
Strong's:
H5971
Word #:
12 of 19
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
וַיִּשְׂאוּ֙
And they took up
H5375
וַיִּשְׂאוּ֙
And they took up
Strong's:
H5375
Word #:
13 of 19
to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
14 of 19
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַבְּרִ֔ית
of the covenant
H1285
הַבְּרִ֔ית
of the covenant
Strong's:
H1285
Word #:
16 of 19
a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
וַיֵּֽלְכ֖וּ
H1980
וַיֵּֽלְכ֖וּ
Strong's:
H1980
Word #:
17 of 19
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
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 command to priests to 'take up the ark and pass over before the people' placed covenant presence in the vanguard, demonstrating God leads His people.