Joshua 3:8

Translations

Modern

Command the priests carrying the ark of the covenant: ‘When you reach the edge of the waters, stand in the Jordan.’”

Traditional

And thou shalt command the priests that bear the ark of the covenant, saying, When ye are come to the brink of the water of Jordan, ye shall stand still in Jordan.

Literal

And You shall command the priests who bear the ark of the covenant, saying, ‘When you have come to the edge of the water of the Jordan, you shall stand in the Jordan.’”

Latin

Tu autem præcipe sacerdotibus, qui portant arcam fœderis, et dic eis: Cum ingressi fueritis partem aquæ Jordanis, state in ea.

Original

Hebrew

English

Command the priests carrying the ark of the covenant: ‘When you reach the edge of the waters, stand in the Jordan.’”

Notes

Joshua 3:8

As they crossed the Jordan River, the ark led the way until the feet of the priests entered the water. The priests were to stand in the Jordan River, not on dry land. By carrying the ark into the water first, the obedient priests demonstrated their faith (compare James 2:18).

Theme notes and profiles

Joshua

Events

Crossing the Jordan into Canaan

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Places

Jordan: A river and region, significant in Israel's history

Glossary

Conquest and Allotment of the Land Joshua, Book of Judges, Book of Numbers, Book of Rahab (Person) Tribe of Dan

Topics

Rivers: Jordan the River Jordan: Passage of Israel Over in an Appointed Order

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