1 And it came to pass, when all the kings that were beyond the Jordan, in the hill-country, and in the lowland, and on all the shore of the great sea in front of Lebanon, the Hittite, and the Amorite, the Canaanite, the Perizzite, the Hivite, and the Jebusite, heard thereof;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass, when all the kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- on this side H5676 (עֵבֶר) — properly, a region across; but used only adverbially (with or without a preposition) on the opposite side (especially of the Jordan; ususally meaning the east)
- Jordan H3383 (יַרְדֵּן) — Jarden, the principal river of Palestine
- in the hills H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- and in the valleys H8219 (שְׁפֵלָה) — Lowland, i.e. (with the article) the maritime slope of Palestine
- and in all the coasts H2348 (חוֹף) — a cove (as a sheltered bay)
- of the great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- sea H3220 (יָם) — a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin…
- over against H4136 (מוּל) — properly, abrupt, i.e. a precipice; by implication, the front; used only adverbially (with prepositional prefix) opposite
- Lebanon H3844 (לְבָנוֹן) — Lebanon, a mountain range in Palestine
- the Hittite H2850 (חִתִּי) — a Chittite, or descendant of Cheth
- and the Amorite H567 (אֱמֹרִי) — an Emorite, one of the Canaanitish tribes
- the Canaanite H3669 (כְּנַעַנִי) — a Kenaanite or inhabitant of Kenaan; by implication, a pedlar (the Canaanites standing for their neighbors the Ishmaelites, who conducted mercantile caravans)
- the Perizzite H6522 (פְּרִזִּי) — a Perizzite, one of the Canaanitish tribes
- the Hivite H2340 (חִוִּי) — a Chivvite, one of the aboriginal tribes of Palestine
- and the Jebusite H2983 (יְבוּסִי) — a Jebusite or inhabitant of Jebus
- heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
2 that they gathered themselves together, to fight with Joshua and with Israel, with one accord.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- That they gathered H6908 (קָבַץ) — to grasp, i.e. collect
- themselves together H3162 (יַחַד) — properly, a unit, i.e. (adverb) unitedly
- to fight H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
- with Joshua H3091 (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ) — Jehoshua (i.e. Joshua), the Jewish leader
- and with Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- with one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- accord H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
3 But when the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done unto Jericho and to Ai,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when the inhabitants H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- of Gibeon H1391 (גִּבְעוֹן) — Gibon, a place in Palestine
- heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- what Joshua H3091 (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ) — Jehoshua (i.e. Joshua), the Jewish leader
- had done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- unto Jericho H3405 (יְרִיחוֹ) — Jericho or Jerecho, a place in Palestine
- and to Ai H5857 (עַי) — Ai, Aja or Ajath, a place in Palestine
4 they also did work wilily, and went and made as if they had been ambassadors, and took old sacks upon their asses, and wine-skins, old and rent and bound up,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They did work H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- wilily H6195 (עׇרְמָה) — trickery; or (in a good sense) discretion
- and went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- and made as if they had been ambassadors H6737 (צָיַר) — to make an errand, i.e. betake oneself
- and took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- old H1087 (בָּלֶה) — worn out
- sacks H8242 (שַׂק) — properly, a mesh (as allowing a liquid to run through), i.e. coarse loose cloth or sacking (used in mourning and for bagging); hence, a bag (for grain, etc.)
- upon their donkeys H2543 (חֲמוֹר) — a male ass (from its dun red)
- and wine H3196 (יַיִן) — wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication
- skins H4997 (נֹאד) — a (skin or leather) bag (for fluids)
- and rent H1234 (בָּקַע) — to cleave; generally, to rend, break, rip or open
- and bound up H6887 (צָרַר) — to cramp, literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive
5 and old and patched shoes upon their feet, and old garments upon them; and all the bread of their provision was dry and was become mouldy.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And old H1087 (בָּלֶה) — worn out
- shoes H5275 (נַעַל) — properly, a sandal tongue; by extension a sandal or slipper (sometimes as a symbol of occupancy, a refusal to marry, or of something valueless)
- and clouted H2921 (טָלָא) — properly, to cover with pieces; i.e. (by implication) to spot or variegate (as tapestry)
- upon their feet H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
- garments H8008 (שַׂלְמָה) — a dress
- upon them; and all the bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
- of their provision H6718 (צַיִד) — the chase; also game (thus taken)
- was dry H3001 (יָבֵשׁ) — to be ashamed, confused or disappointed; also (as failing) to dry up (as water) or wither (as herbage)
- mouldy H5350 (נִקֻּד) — a crumb (as broken to spots); also a biscuit (as pricked)
6 And they went to Joshua unto the camp at Gilgal, and said unto him, and to the men of Israel, We are come from a far country: now therefore make ye a covenant with us.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- to Joshua H3091 (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ) — Jehoshua (i.e. Joshua), the Jewish leader
- unto the camp H4264 (מַחֲנֶה) — an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or even the sa…
- at Gilgal H1537 (גִּלְגָּל) — Gilgal, the name of three places in Palestine
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, and to the men H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- We be come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- from a far H7350 (רָחוֹק) — remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially (with preposition)
- country H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- now therefore make H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
- ye a league H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
7 And the men of Israel said unto the Hivites, Peradventure ye dwell among us; and how shall we make a covenant with you?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the men H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto the Hivites H2340 (חִוִּי) — a Chivvite, one of the aboriginal tribes of Palestine
- Peradventure H194 (אוּלַי) — if not; hence perhaps
- ye dwell H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- among H7130 (קֶרֶב) — properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
- us; and how shall we make H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
- a league H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
8 And they said unto Joshua, We are thy servants. And Joshua said unto them, Who are ye? and from whence come ye?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Joshua H3091 (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ) — Jehoshua (i.e. Joshua), the Jewish leader
- thy servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- And Joshua H3091 (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ) — Jehoshua (i.e. Joshua), the Jewish leader
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- ye? and from whence H370 (אַיִן) — where? (only in connection with prepositional prefix, whence)
- come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
9 And they said unto him, From a very far country thy servants are come because of the name of Jehovah thy God: for we have heard the fame of him, and all that he did in Egypt,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, From a very H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- far H7350 (רָחוֹק) — remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially (with preposition)
- country H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- thy servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- are come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- because of the name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- thy God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — 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 deference…
- for we have heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- the fame H8089 (שֹׁמַע) — a report
- of him, and all that he did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- in Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
10 and all that he did to the two kings of the Amorites, that were beyond the Jordan, to Sihon king of Heshbon, and to Og king of Bashan, who was at Ashtaroth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And all that he did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- to the two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of the Amorites H567 (אֱמֹרִי) — an Emorite, one of the Canaanitish tribes
- beyond H5676 (עֵבֶר) — properly, a region across; but used only adverbially (with or without a preposition) on the opposite side (especially of the Jordan; ususally meaning the east)
- Jordan H3383 (יַרְדֵּן) — Jarden, the principal river of Palestine
- to Sihon H5511 (סִיחוֹן) — Sichon, an Amoritish king
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Heshbon H2809 (חֶשְׁבּוֹן) — Cheshbon, a place East of the Jordan
- and to Og H5747 (עוֹג) — Og, a king of Bashan
- of Bashan H1316 (בָּשָׁן) — Bashan (often with the article), a region East of the Jordan
- at Ashtaroth H6252 (עַשְׁתָּרוֹת) — Ashtaroth, the name of a Sidonian deity, and of a place East of the Jordan
11 And our elders and all the inhabitants of our country spake to us, saying, Take provision in your hand for the journey, and go to meet them, and say unto them, We are your servants: and now make ye a covenant with us.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wherefore our elders H2205 (זָקֵן) — old
- and all the inhabitants H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- of our country H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- spake H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- to us, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Take H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- victuals H6720 (צֵידָה) — food
- with you H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- for the journey H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- and go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- to meet H7125 (קִרְאָה) — an encountering, accidental, friendly or hostile (also adverbially, opposite)
- them, and say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- your servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- therefore now make H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
- ye a league H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
12 This our bread we took hot for our provision out of our houses on the day we came forth to go unto you; but now, behold, it is dry, and is become mouldy:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- This our bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
- we took hot H2525 (חָם) — hot
- our provision H6679 (צוּד) — to lie alongside (i.e. in wait); by implication, to catch an animal (figuratively, men); to victual (for a journey)
- out of our houses H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- on the day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- we came forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- to go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- unto you; but now, behold, it is dry H3001 (יָבֵשׁ) — to be ashamed, confused or disappointed; also (as failing) to dry up (as water) or wither (as herbage)
- and it is mouldy H5350 (נִקֻּד) — a crumb (as broken to spots); also a biscuit (as pricked)
13 and these wine-skins, which we filled, were new; and, behold, they are rent: and these our garments and our shoes are become old by reason of the very long journey.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And these skins H4997 (נֹאד) — a (skin or leather) bag (for fluids)
- of wine H3196 (יַיִן) — wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication
- which we filled H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- new H2319 (חָדָשׁ) — new
- and, behold, they be rent H1234 (בָּקַע) — to cleave; generally, to rend, break, rip or open
- and these our garments H8008 (שַׂלְמָה) — a dress
- and our shoes H5275 (נַעַל) — properly, a sandal tongue; by extension a sandal or slipper (sometimes as a symbol of occupancy, a refusal to marry, or of something valueless)
- are become old H1086 (בָּלָה) — to fail; by implication to wear out, decay (causatively, consume, spend)
- by reason of the very H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- long H7230 (רֹב) — abundance (in any respect)
- journey H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
14 And the men took of their provision, and asked not counsel at the mouth of Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- of their victuals H6718 (צַיִד) — the chase; also game (thus taken)
- and asked H7592 (שָׁאַל) — to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand
- at the mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
15 And Joshua made peace with them, and made a covenant with them, to let them live: and the princes of the congregation sware unto them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Joshua H3091 (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ) — Jehoshua (i.e. Joshua), the Jewish leader
- made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
- with them, and made H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
- a league H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
- with them, to let them live H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- and the princes H5387 (נָשִׂיא) — properly, an exalted one, i.e. a king or sheik; also a rising mist
- of the congregation H5712 (עֵדָה) — a stated assemblage (specifically, a concourse, or generally, a family or crowd)
- sware H7650 (שָׁבַע) — to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
16 And it came to pass at the end of three days after they had made a covenant with them, that they heard that they were their neighbors, and that they dwelt among them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass at the end H7097 (קָצֶה) — an extremity
- of three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- they had made H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
- a league H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
- with them, that they heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- their neighbours H7138 (קָרוֹב) — near (in place, kindred or time)
- they dwelt H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- among H7130 (קֶרֶב) — properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
17 And the children of Israel journeyed, and came unto their cities on the third day. Now their cities were Gibeon, and Chephirah, and Beeroth, and Kiriath-jearim.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- journeyed H5265 (נָסַע) — properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e. start on a journey
- and came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- unto their cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- on the third H7992 (שְׁלִישִׁי) — third; feminine a third (part); by extension, a third (day, year or time); specifically, a third-story cell)
- day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- Now their cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- Gibeon H1391 (גִּבְעוֹן) — Gibon, a place in Palestine
- and Chephirah H3716 (כְּפִירָה) — Kephirah, a place in Palestine
- and Beeroth H881 (בְּאֵרוֹת) — Beeroth, a place in Palestine
- and Kirjath–jearim H7157 (קִרְיַת יְעָרִים) — Kirjath-Jearim or Kirjath-Arim, a place in Palestine
18 And the children of Israel smote them not, because the princes of the congregation had sworn unto them by Jehovah, the God of Israel. And all the congregation murmured against the princes.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- them not, because the princes H5387 (נָשִׂיא) — properly, an exalted one, i.e. a king or sheik; also a rising mist
- of the congregation H5712 (עֵדָה) — a stated assemblage (specifically, a concourse, or generally, a family or crowd)
- had sworn H7650 (שָׁבַע) — to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
- unto them by Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — 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 deference…
- And all the congregation H5712 (עֵדָה) — a stated assemblage (specifically, a concourse, or generally, a family or crowd)
- murmured H3885 (לוּן) — to stop (usually over night); by implication, to stay permanently; hence (in a bad sense) to be obstinate (especially in words, to complain)
- against the princes H5387 (נָשִׂיא) — properly, an exalted one, i.e. a king or sheik; also a rising mist
19 But all the princes said unto all the congregation, We have sworn unto them by Jehovah, the God of Israel: now therefore we may not touch them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But all the princes H5387 (נָשִׂיא) — properly, an exalted one, i.e. a king or sheik; also a rising mist
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto all the congregation H5712 (עֵדָה) — a stated assemblage (specifically, a concourse, or generally, a family or crowd)
- We have sworn H7650 (שָׁבַע) — to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
- unto them by Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — 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 deference…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- now therefore we may H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
- not touch H5060 (נָגַע) — properly, to touch, i.e. lay the hand upon (for any purpose; euphemistically, to lie with a woman); by implication, to reach (figuratively, to arrive, acquire);…
20 This we will do to them, and let them live; lest wrath be upon us, because of the oath which we sware unto them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- This we will do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- to them; we will even let them live H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- lest wrath H7110 (קֶצֶף) — a splinter (as chipped off); figuratively, rage or strife
- be upon us, because of the oath H7621 (שְׁבוּעָה) — properly, something sworn, i.e. an oath
- which we sware H7650 (שָׁבַע) — to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
21 And the princes said unto them, Let them live: so they became hewers of wood and drawers of water unto all the congregation, as the princes had spoken unto them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the princes H5387 (נָשִׂיא) — properly, an exalted one, i.e. a king or sheik; also a rising mist
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto them, Let them live H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- but let them be hewers H2404 (חָטַב) — to chop or carve wood
- of wood H6086 (עֵץ) — a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
- and drawers H7579 (שָׁאַב) — to bale up water
- of water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- unto all the congregation H5712 (עֵדָה) — a stated assemblage (specifically, a concourse, or generally, a family or crowd)
- as the princes H5387 (נָשִׂיא) — properly, an exalted one, i.e. a king or sheik; also a rising mist
- had promised H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
22 And Joshua called for them, and he spake unto them, saying, Wherefore have ye beguiled us, saying, We are very far from you; when ye dwell among us?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Joshua H3091 (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ) — Jehoshua (i.e. Joshua), the Jewish leader
- called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- for them, and he spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- unto them, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Wherefore have ye beguiled H7411 (רָמָה) — to hurl; specifically, to shoot; figuratively, to delude or betray (as if causing to fall)
- us, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- very H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- far H7350 (רָחוֹק) — remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially (with preposition)
- from you; when ye dwell H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- among H7130 (קֶרֶב) — properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
23 Now therefore ye are cursed, and there shall never fail to be of you bondmen, both hewers of wood and drawers of water for the house of my God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- cursed H779 (אָרַר) — to execrate
- and there shall none of you be freed H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
- from being bondmen H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- and hewers H2404 (חָטַב) — to chop or carve wood
- of wood H6086 (עֵץ) — a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
- and drawers H7579 (שָׁאַב) — to bale up water
- of water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- for the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of my God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — 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 deference…
24 And they answered Joshua, and said, Because it was certainly told thy servants, how that Jehovah thy God commanded his servant Moses to give you all the land, and to destroy all the inhabitants of the land from before you; therefore we were sore afraid for our lives because of you, and have done this thing.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- Joshua H3091 (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ) — Jehoshua (i.e. Joshua), the Jewish leader
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Because it was certainly H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- told H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- thy servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- how that Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- thy God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — 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 deference…
- commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- his servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- to give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- you all the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and to destroy H8045 (שָׁמַד) — to desolate
- all the inhabitants H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- from before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- you, therefore we were sore H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- afraid H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- of our lives H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- because H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- of you, and have done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- this thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
25 And now, behold, we are in thy hand: as it seemeth good and right unto thee to do unto us, do.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And now, behold, we H2009 (הִנֵּה) — lo!
- in thine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- as it seemeth H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- and right H3477 (יָשָׁר) — straight (literally or figuratively)
- unto thee to do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- unto us, do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
26 And so did he unto them, and delivered them out of the hand of the children of Israel, that they slew them not.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And so did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- he unto them, and delivered H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- them out of the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- of the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- that they slew H2026 (הָרַג) — to smite with deadly intent
27 And Joshua made them that day hewers of wood and drawers of water for the congregation, and for the altar of Jehovah, unto this day, in the place which he should choose.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Joshua H3091 (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ) — Jehoshua (i.e. Joshua), the Jewish leader
- made H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- them that day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- hewers H2404 (חָטַב) — to chop or carve wood
- of wood H6086 (עֵץ) — a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
- and drawers H7579 (שָׁאַב) — to bale up water
- of water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- for the congregation H5712 (עֵדָה) — a stated assemblage (specifically, a concourse, or generally, a family or crowd)
- and for the altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- even unto this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- in the place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
- which he should choose H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select