Joshua Chapter 4 · Verse 15

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And the LORD spake unto Joshua, saying,

Original Language Analysis

לֵאמֹֽר׃ saying H559
לֵאמֹֽר׃ saying
Strong's: H559
Word #: 1 of 5
to say (used with great latitude)
יְהוָ֔ה And the LORD H3068
יְהוָ֔ה And the LORD
Strong's: H3068
Word #: 2 of 5
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֶל H413
אֶל
Strong's: H413
Word #: 3 of 5
near, with or among; often in general, to
יְהוֹשֻׁ֖עַ unto Joshua H3091
יְהוֹשֻׁ֖עַ unto Joshua
Strong's: H3091
Word #: 4 of 5
jehoshua (i.e., joshua), the jewish leader
לֵאמֹֽר׃ saying H559
לֵאמֹֽר׃ saying
Strong's: H559
Word #: 5 of 5
to say (used with great latitude)

Analysis & Commentary

God's direct command to Joshua about priests confirms divine orchestration of every detail, not human planning.

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