Joshua 3:4
However, keep a distance of about two thousand cubits between you and it. Do not go near it so that you may know the way you are to go, for you have not traveled this way before.
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King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
Yet there shall be a space between you and it, about two thousand cubits by measure: come not near unto it, that ye may know the way by which ye must go: for ye have not passed this way heretofore.
KJV1611 – Modern English
Yet there shall be a space between you and it, about two thousand cubits by measure: do not come near it, that you may know the way by which you must go, for you have not passed this way before.
King James Version 1611 (Original)
Yet there shall be a space between you and it, about two thousand cubits by measure: come not near unto it, that ye may know the way by which ye must go: for ye have not passed this way heretofore.
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
Yet there shall be a space{H7350} between you and it, about two thousand{H505} cubits{H520} by measure:{H4060} come not near{H7126} unto it, that ye may know{H3045} the way{H1870} by which ye must go;{H3212} for ye have not passed{H5674} this way{H1870} heretofore.{H8543}
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
Yet there shall be a space{H7350} between you and it, about two thousand{H505} cubits{H520} by measure{H4060}: come not near{H7126}{(H8799)} unto it, that ye may know{H3045}{(H8799)} the way{H1870} by which ye must go{H3212}{(H8799)}: for ye have not passed{H5674}{(H8804)} this way{H1870} heretofore{H8543}{H8032}.
Coverdale Bible (1535)
(but so, that there be rowme betwene you and it by two thousande cubites, & that ye come not nye it) yt ye maye knowe what waye ye shulde go: for ye neuer wente that waye afore.
Geneva Bible (1560)
Yet there shalbe a space betweene you and it, about two thousande cubites by measure: ye shall not come neere vnto it, that ye may knowe the way, by the which ye shall goe: for ye haue not gone this way in times past.
Bishops' Bible (1568)
So yet that there shalbe a space betweene you and it, about two thousand cubites by measure: And ye shall not come nye vnto it, that ye may know the way by whiche ye must go: for ye haue not gone this way in times past.
Authorized King James Version (1611)
Yet there shall be a space between you and it, about two thousand cubits by measure: come not near unto it, that ye may know the way by which ye must go: for ye have not passed [this] way heretofore.
Webster's Bible (1833)
Yet there shall be a space between you and it, about two thousand cubits by measure: don't come near to it, that you may know the way by which you must go; for you have not passed this way heretofore.
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
only, a distance is between you and it, about two thousand cubits by measure; ye do not come near unto it, so that ye know the way in which ye go, for ye have not passed over in the way heretofore.'
American Standard Version (1901)
Yet there shall be a space between you and it, about two thousand cubits by measure: come not near unto it, that ye may know the way by which ye must go; for ye have not passed this way heretofore.
American Standard Version (1901)
Yet there shall be a space between you and it, about two thousand cubits by measure: come not near unto it, that ye may know the way by which ye must go; for ye have not passed this way heretofore.
Bible in Basic English (1941)
But let there be a space between you and it of about two thousand cubits: come no nearer to it, so that you may see the way you have to go, for you have not been over this way before.
World English Bible (2000)
Yet there shall be a space between you and it, about two thousand cubits by measure. Don't come near to it, that you may know the way by which you must go; for you have not passed this way before."
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
But stay about three thousand feet behind it. Keep your distance so you can see which way you should go, for you have not traveled this way before.”
Referenced Verses
- Exod 19:12 : 12 Set boundaries for the people all around, saying, 'Be careful not to go up the mountain or touch its edge. Whoever touches the mountain must surely be put to death.
- 1 Chr 11:2 : 2 In the past, even when Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel in and out. And the LORD your God said to you, 'You will shepherd my people Israel, and you will be ruler over my people Israel.'
- Ps 89:7 : 7 For who in the skies can be compared to the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings is like the LORD?
- Heb 12:28-29 : 28 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, 29 for our God is a consuming fire.
- Gen 31:2 : 2 Jacob noticed that Laban’s attitude toward him was no longer the same as it had been before.
- Exod 3:5 : 5 God said, 'Do not come any closer. Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.'
- Exod 4:10 : 10 Moses said to the LORD, 'Pardon me, Lord, but I am not eloquent—neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue.'
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- Josh 3:2-32 verses80%
2 At the end of three days, the officers went throughout the camp,
3 and they commanded the people, saying, 'When you see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God being carried by the Levitical priests, you are to set out from your place and follow it.
- Josh 3:5-62 verses76%
5 Then Joshua said to the people, 'Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do amazing things among you.'
6 Joshua told the priests, 'Take up the ark of the covenant and go ahead of the people.' So they took up the ark of the covenant and went ahead of the people.
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11 'Behold, the ark of the covenant of the Lord of all the earth is passing ahead of you into the Jordan.'
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7 And he commanded the people, 'Advance and march around the city, with the armed men going ahead of the ark of the LORD.'
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33 who went before you on the way to scout out a place for you to camp, by night in the fire to show you the way you should go, and by day in the cloud.
- Josh 3:8-92 verses73%
8 'And you are to command the priests who carry the ark of the covenant: When you reach the edge of the waters of the Jordan, stand in the Jordan.'
9 Joshua said to the Israelites, 'Come here and listen to the words of the LORD your God.'
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11 “Go through the camp and command the people, ‘Prepare your provisions, for in three days you will cross the Jordan to take possession of the land the LORD your God is giving you to inherit.’”
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3 You and all the fighting men are to march around the city once. Do this for six days.
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7 Turn and set out on your journey, and go to the hill country of the Amorites and to all their neighbors—the Arabah, the hill country, the lowlands, the Negev, and the seacoast, the land of the Canaanites, and Lebanon, as far as the great river, the River Euphrates.
- Josh 6:10-112 verses71%
10 But Joshua had commanded the people, 'Do not give a war cry, do not raise your voices, and do not say a word until the day I tell you to shout. Then shout!'
11 So he had the Ark of the LORD carried around the city, circling it once. Then the people returned to camp and spent the night there.
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19 Then we set out from Horeb and went through all that great and terrible wilderness, which you saw, on the way to the hill country of the Amorites, as the LORD our God commanded us. And we came to Kadesh-barnea.
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14 So when the people set out from their tents to cross the Jordan, the priests carrying the ark of the covenant went ahead of them.
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33 So they set out from the mountain of the LORD and traveled for three days. During those three days, the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD went ahead of them to search out a resting place for them.
- Deut 2:3-42 verses70%
3 ‘You have circled this mountain long enough; turn northward.'
4 And he commanded the people, saying, ‘You are about to pass through the territory of your relatives, the descendants of Esau, who live in Seir. They will be afraid of you, so be very careful.
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15 Then the LORD said to Joshua,
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16 You saw their detestable things and idols made of wood, stone, silver, and gold that were among them.
- Deut 3:27-282 verses69%
27 ‘Go up to the top of Pisgah and look west, north, south, and east. See it with your eyes, for you will not cross the Jordan.’
28 ‘Charge Joshua and encourage him, for he will lead this people across and enable them to inherit the land that you will see.’
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5 and he said to them, “Cross ahead of the ark of the LORD your God into the middle of the Jordan. Each of you is to take a stone on his shoulder, one for each of the tribes of the Israelites.
- Josh 4:10-112 verses69%
10 The priests carrying the ark stood in the middle of the Jordan until everything was completed that the LORD commanded Joshua to tell the people, just as Moses had instructed Joshua. The people hurried and crossed over.
11 When all the people had completed crossing, the ark of the LORD and the priests also crossed over, in the sight of the people.
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24 But if the journey is too long for you, so that you are not able to carry it, because the place where the LORD your God chooses to establish His name is too far away, then when the LORD your God blesses you,
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1 When all the people had finished crossing the Jordan, the LORD said to Joshua,
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2 Remember the entire journey the Lord your God has led you on these forty years in the wilderness, to humble and test you in order to know what is in your heart—whether or not you would keep His commandments.
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2 But you must not make a covenant with the people who live in this land. Instead, you are to break down their altars. Yet you have not obeyed me. What is this that you have done?'
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9 For you have not yet come into the resting place and the inheritance that the Lord your God is giving you.
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42 Do not go up, because the LORD is not with you; you will be defeated by your enemies.'
43 For the Amalekites and Canaanites are there to confront you, and you will fall by the sword. Because you have turned away from the LORD, He will not be with you.
44 Nevertheless, in their presumption, they went up toward the top of the hill, but neither the ark of the LORD's covenant nor Moses moved from the camp.
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8 The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.
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22 You are to let your children know: 'Israel crossed the Jordan here on dry ground.'
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2 Know today that it was not your children, who did not know and have not seen, but you who witnessed the discipline of the LORD your God—His greatness, His strong hand, and His outstretched arm.
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22 Then all of you approached me and said, 'Let us send men ahead of us to explore the land and bring back a report about the route we should take and the cities we will come to.'
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12 Set boundaries for the people all around, saying, 'Be careful not to go up the mountain or touch its edge. Whoever touches the mountain must surely be put to death.
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40 But as for you, turn around and set out for the wilderness by way of the Red Sea.
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7 you shall tell them, ‘The waters of the Jordan were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the LORD when it crossed the Jordan. The waters of the Jordan were cut off. These stones are to be a memorial to the Israelites forever.’”
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3 and command them, saying, ‘Take twelve stones from the middle of the Jordan, from the spot where the priests’ feet stand firm, carry them with you, and set them down at the place where you will spend the night.’”
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9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
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4 Your territory will stretch from the wilderness and this Lebanon to the great river, the Euphrates River—all the land of the Hittites—and westward to the Great Sea, where the sun sets.
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2 When you approach the battle, the priest shall come forward and address the people.
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3 You have not abandoned your brothers these many days up until today, but you have been careful to keep the charge of the commandment of the LORD your God.
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3 The LORD your God himself will cross ahead of you. He will destroy these nations before you, and you shall take possession of them. Joshua will cross ahead of you, as the LORD has said.
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3 No one may come up with you, and no one should be seen anywhere on the mountain; even the flocks and herds must not graze near the mountain.
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52 You will see the land from a distance, but you will not enter the land that I am giving to the Israelites.
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19 If, however, the land of your possession is unclean, then come over to the land the LORD possesses, where the LORD's tabernacle stands, and settle among us. But do not rebel against the LORD or against us by building an altar for yourselves other than the altar of the LORD our God.