Joshua 7:13

Authorized King James Version

Up, sanctify the people, and say, Sanctify yourselves against to morrow: for thus saith the LORD God of Israel, There is an accursed thing in the midst of thee, O Israel: thou canst not stand before thine enemies, until ye take away the accursed thing from among you.

Word-by-Word Analysis

לָקוּם֙

H6965

to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)

הִתְקַדְּשׁ֣וּ

H6942

Sanctify

to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

הָעָ֔ם

H5971

the people

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

אָמַ֨ר

H559

and say

to say (used with great latitude)

הִתְקַדְּשׁ֣וּ

H6942

Sanctify

to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)

לְמָחָ֑ר

H4279

yourselves against to morrow

properly, deferred, i.e., the morrow; usually (adverbially) tomorrow; indefinitely, hereafter

כִּ֣י

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

כֹה֩

H3541

properly, like this, i.e., by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now

#10

אָמַ֨ר

H559

and say

to say (used with great latitude)

#11

יְהוָ֜ה

H3068

the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

#12

אֱלֹהֵ֣י

H430

God

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of

#13

יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל

H3478

of Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

#14

הַחֵ֖רֶם

H2764

There is an accursed thing

physical (as shutting in) a net (either literally or figuratively); usually a doomed object; abstractly extermination

#15

מִֽקִּרְבְּכֶֽם׃

H7130

from among

properly, the nearest part, i.e., the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)

#16

יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל

H3478

of Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

#17

לֹ֣א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#18

תוּכַ֗ל

H3201

thou canst

to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)

#19

לָקוּם֙

H6965

to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)

#20

לִפְנֵ֣י

H6440

before

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

#21

אֹֽיְבֶ֔יךָ

H341

thine enemies

hating; an adversary

#22

עַד

H5704

as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)

#23

הֲסִֽירְכֶ֥ם

H5493

until ye take away

to turn off (literally or figuratively)

#24

הַחֵ֖רֶם

H2764

There is an accursed thing

physical (as shutting in) a net (either literally or figuratively); usually a doomed object; abstractly extermination

#25

מִֽקִּרְבְּכֶֽם׃

H7130

from among

properly, the nearest part, i.e., the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Joshua, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Joshua.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Joshua Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
How does this verse's literary context within Joshua chapter 7 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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