Joshua 4:8
And 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.
Original Language Analysis
וַיַּֽעֲשׂוּ
did
H6213
וַיַּֽעֲשׂוּ
did
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
1 of 28
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
כֵ֣ן
H3651
כֵ֣ן
Strong's:
H3651
Word #:
2 of 28
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
בְנֵֽי
And the children
H1121
בְנֵֽי
And the children
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
3 of 28
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
of Israel
H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
of Israel
Strong's:
H3478
Word #:
4 of 28
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
5 of 28
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
וַיִּשְׂא֡וּ
and took up
H5375
וַיִּשְׂא֡וּ
and took up
Strong's:
H5375
Word #:
8 of 28
to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
עֶשְׂרֵ֨ה
H6240
עֶשְׂרֵ֨ה
Strong's:
H6240
Word #:
10 of 28
ten (only in combination), i.e., -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
מִתּ֣וֹךְ
out of the midst
H8432
מִתּ֣וֹךְ
out of the midst
Strong's:
H8432
Word #:
12 of 28
a bisection, i.e., (by implication) the center
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֨ר
H834
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֨ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
14 of 28
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
דִּבֶּ֤ר
spake
H1696
דִּבֶּ֤ר
spake
Strong's:
H1696
Word #:
15 of 28
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
יְהוָה֙
as the LORD
H3068
יְהוָה֙
as the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
16 of 28
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
יְהוֹשֻׁ֔עַ
so as Joshua
H3091
יְהוֹשֻׁ֔עַ
so as Joshua
Strong's:
H3091
Word #:
18 of 28
jehoshua (i.e., joshua), the jewish leader
לְמִסְפַּ֖ר
according to the number
H4557
לְמִסְפַּ֖ר
according to the number
Strong's:
H4557
Word #:
19 of 28
a number, definite (arithmetical) or indefinite (large, innumerable; small, a few); also (abstractly) narration
שִׁבְטֵ֣י
of the tribes
H7626
שִׁבְטֵ֣י
of the tribes
Strong's:
H7626
Word #:
20 of 28
a scion, i.e., (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
בְנֵֽי
And the children
H1121
בְנֵֽי
And the children
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
21 of 28
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
of Israel
H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
of Israel
Strong's:
H3478
Word #:
22 of 28
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
וַיַּֽעֲבִר֤וּם
and carried them over
H5674
וַיַּֽעֲבִר֤וּם
and carried them over
Strong's:
H5674
Word #:
23 of 28
to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in
עִמָּם֙
H5973
עִמָּם֙
Strong's:
H5973
Word #:
24 of 28
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
הַמָּל֔וֹן
with them unto the place where they lodged
H4411
הַמָּל֔וֹן
with them unto the place where they lodged
Strong's:
H4411
Word #:
26 of 28
a lodgment, i.e., caravanserai or encampment
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' arrangement creates visible memorial, teaching tool for future generations about God's faithfulness.