Joshua 4:20
And those twelve stones, which they took out of Jordan, did Joshua pitch in Gilgal.
Original Language Analysis
וְאֵת֩
H853
וְאֵת֩
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
1 of 12
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
עֶשְׂרֵ֤ה
H6240
עֶשְׂרֵ֤ה
Strong's:
H6240
Word #:
3 of 12
ten (only in combination), i.e., -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
6 of 12
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
לָֽקְח֖וּ
which they took out
H3947
לָֽקְח֖וּ
which they took out
Strong's:
H3947
Word #:
7 of 12
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
מִן
H4480
מִן
Strong's:
H4480
Word #:
8 of 12
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
הֵקִ֥ים
pitch
H6965
הֵקִ֥ים
pitch
Strong's:
H6965
Word #:
10 of 12
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
Cross References
Joshua 4:3And command ye them, saying, Take you hence out of the midst of Jordan, out of the place where the priests' feet stood firm, twelve stones, and ye shall carry them over with you, and leave them in the lodging place, where ye shall lodge this night.Joshua 4:8And the children of Israel did so as Joshua commanded, and took up twelve stones out of the midst of Jordan, as the LORD spake unto Joshua, according to the number of the tribes of the children of Israel, and carried them over with them unto the place where they lodged, and laid them down there.
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 twelve stones erected at Gilgal create permanent camp memorial, maintaining visible testimony to God's works.