Joshua 1:3
Verse
Context
God Instructs Joshua
2“Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore arise, you and all these people, and cross over the Jordan into the land that I am giving to the children of Israel.3I have given you every place where the sole of your foot will tread, just as I promised to Moses. 4Your territory shall extend from the wilderness and Lebanon to the great River Euphrates—all the land of the Hittites—and west as far as the Great Sea.
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Commentary
- Adam Clarke
- Keil-Delitzsch
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
The sole of your foot shalt tread upon - That is, the whole land occupied by the seven Canaanitish nations, and as far as the Euphrates on the east; for this was certainly the utmost of the grant now made to them; and all that was included in what is termed the promised land, the boundaries of which have already been defined. See Deu 34:1-4, and see Jos 1:4 (note) below. It has been supposed that the words, Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, were intended to express the ease with which they were to conquer the whole land, an instance of which occurs in the taking of Jericho. It was only their unfaithfulness to God that rendered the conquest in any case difficult.
Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
"Namely, every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon," i.e., I have given you the whole land, not excepting a single foot's breadth. The perfect, "I have given," refers to the counsel of God as having been formed long before, and being now about to be carried into execution. These words, which are connected with Deu 11:24, so far as the form is concerned, rest upon the promise of God in Exo 23:30-31, to which the words "as I said unto Moses" refer.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon that have I given you--meaning, of course, not universal dominion, but only the territory comprised within the boundaries here specified (see on Deu 19:8).
John Gill Bible Commentary
Every place that the sole of your feet shall tread upon,.... That is, in the land of Canaan: that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses: See Gill on Deu 11:24; though the Jews extend this to all without the land subdued by them, and even to all the countries they now tread on, and are exiles in; but the limits of what the Lord gave them are fixed in Jos 1:4.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
1:3 Moses’ death did not end God’s presence with or guidance of Israel.
Joshua 1:3
God Instructs Joshua
2“Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore arise, you and all these people, and cross over the Jordan into the land that I am giving to the children of Israel.3I have given you every place where the sole of your foot will tread, just as I promised to Moses. 4Your territory shall extend from the wilderness and Lebanon to the great River Euphrates—all the land of the Hittites—and west as far as the Great Sea.
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Wisdom to Live By
By Jim Cymbala2.0K39:19WisdomJOS 1:31SA 16:7PRO 24:3MAT 6:332TI 3:16In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of confronting problems in life. He uses the analogy of stars being bigger than the earth to highlight the significance of the letters in the New Testament that provide doctrine for believers. The preacher also discusses the different types of books in the Bible, such as historical books like the Gospels and Acts. He encourages listeners to seek wisdom from the Word of God and emphasizes the need to confront issues rather than avoiding them. The preacher shares a personal story about not confronting a problem with his daughter, which resulted in a difficult situation. He urges parents to address issues with their children and seek wisdom from God.
(Through the Bible) Joshua 9-16
By Chuck Smith1.7K1:04:16EXO 23:30DEU 7:22DEU 20:16JOS 1:3JOS 10:12MAT 6:33In this sermon, the speaker addresses a popular but false story about NASA scientists discovering a missing day in time. He emphasizes that this story is not factual and has no basis in reality. The speaker then goes on to highlight the importance of recognizing God's presence and interest in our lives. He encourages listeners to approach God with their troubles and worries, as He is always ready to help. The sermon also discusses the conquests of the Israelites in the land of Canaan, particularly their victory over the kings who united against them.
Holiness & Humanity
By Colin Peckham8291:01:01HolinessJOS 1:3GAL 5:22EPH 5:25HEB 7:262PE 1:51JN 1:7In this sermon, the speaker begins by describing a scene in a backyard with two yellow peach trees. He mentions putting a clip on one of the trees and being by a stove. The speaker then transitions to talking about teaching his son how to play the piano and the joy he felt when his son played his first little tune. He emphasizes the importance of growth and increasing one's capacity for God, using the analogy of his son's musical abilities expanding over time. The speaker concludes by emphasizing the need for all believers to grow in maturity and Christlikeness, highlighting that we are all part of the body of Christ and should support one another in our spiritual growth.
Gaining Perspective on How God Works
By Michael Catt66148:28Character Of GodJOS 1:3In this sermon, the speaker discusses the common pattern of Christians experiencing a spiritual high after a conference or event, only to quickly fall back into old habits and sins. The speaker then presents a lifestyle test based on Scripture to evaluate one's spiritual progress. The tests include walking in peace, having joy, living in the blessings of God, and recognizing Christ as the hope of glory. The speaker emphasizes that victory in the Christian life is not based on one's own abilities, but on God's promises and strength.
Enter Into Your Inheritance
By Charles E. Cowman0GEN 13:17JOS 1:3PSA 37:4HEB 11:12PE 1:4Charles E. Cowman preaches about the unclaimed territory of Divine promises, drawing inspiration from Joshua 1:3 where God promises every place the sole of their foot treads upon. He emphasizes the importance of claiming and appropriating God's promises through obedient faith and believing obedience, comparing it to the Israelites' failure to possess the full extent of their promised land due to not fully treading on it. Cowman urges believers to take possession of the vast promises of God, encouraging them to march through their inheritance with faith and confidence.
The Conquest of Canaan (Joh. Xiii: 1)
By Seth Rees0JOS 1:3JOS 13:1PSA 139:23ISA 58:11HAB 3:19MAT 28:19JHN 4:14ACT 1:8PHP 3:12Seth Rees preaches about the importance of fully possessing the land of our Christian inheritance, drawing parallels to the conquest of Canaan under Joshua's leadership. He emphasizes the need for the Church to go beyond mere crossing over into Christianity and to actively engage in spiritual warfare to claim the promises and blessings God has in store. Rees challenges Christians to not be slack in fulfilling the great commission and to be diligent in spreading the Gospel to the lost world, highlighting the urgency of the times with the majority of the world still unreached by the message of salvation.
Zechariah 10:9
By Chuck Smith0ProphecyIsrael's RestorationGEN 12:7GEN 28:13JOS 1:3PSA 122:6ISA 54:17ZEC 10:9MAT 24:36LUK 21:28JHN 19:37ROM 11:25Chuck Smith discusses the Mid-East crisis through the lens of Zechariah 10:9, emphasizing that he is pro-Jesus and not anti-Arab or anti-American. He outlines God's promises to Abraham and Jacob regarding the land, the conditional nature of Israel's tenure, and the prophecy of Israel's eventual restoration after centuries of dispersion. Smith highlights that God will defend Israel against its enemies and that Israel's spiritual awakening is tied to these events, culminating in the recognition of the Messiah. He encourages believers to remain watchful as these prophecies unfold.
The Structure of the Books of the Old Testament According to the Hebrew Canon
By E.W. Bullinger0GEN 15:1JOS 1:3PSA 33:12ISA 9:6DAN 12:1E.W. Bullinger delves into the structure of the Bible, highlighting the organization of the books into categories such as The Law, The Prophets, and The Psalms. Each section reveals God's interaction with Israel, from their beginnings as a family to their establishment as a nation, and the eventual blessings and judgments they experience. The Psalms, Proverbs, and other writings showcase God's purposes, moral governance, and the ultimate deliverance and redemption of His people.
Our Daily Homily - Joshua
By F.B. Meyer0Claiming Spiritual InheritanceFaith and ObedienceJOS 1:3JOS 23:11JOS 24:19ISA 43:2JHN 10:10ROM 8:321CO 2:9EPH 1:3HEB 11:302PE 1:3F.B. Meyer emphasizes the necessity of claiming our spiritual inheritance in Christ, drawing parallels between the Israelites' conquest of Canaan and the believer's appropriation of God's promises. He illustrates that while the land was given to Israel, they had to actively claim it, just as Christians must assert their rights to spiritual blessings through faith. Meyer highlights the importance of meditating on God's Word for strength and the significance of Christ's blood as a protective covering. He encourages believers to recognize the vast spiritual territory available to them and to actively pursue it, trusting in God's provision and guidance. Ultimately, Meyer calls for a life of obedience, faith, and love as the means to fully experience the abundant life promised in Christ.
- Adam Clarke
- Keil-Delitzsch
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
The sole of your foot shalt tread upon - That is, the whole land occupied by the seven Canaanitish nations, and as far as the Euphrates on the east; for this was certainly the utmost of the grant now made to them; and all that was included in what is termed the promised land, the boundaries of which have already been defined. See Deu 34:1-4, and see Jos 1:4 (note) below. It has been supposed that the words, Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, were intended to express the ease with which they were to conquer the whole land, an instance of which occurs in the taking of Jericho. It was only their unfaithfulness to God that rendered the conquest in any case difficult.
Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
"Namely, every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon," i.e., I have given you the whole land, not excepting a single foot's breadth. The perfect, "I have given," refers to the counsel of God as having been formed long before, and being now about to be carried into execution. These words, which are connected with Deu 11:24, so far as the form is concerned, rest upon the promise of God in Exo 23:30-31, to which the words "as I said unto Moses" refer.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon that have I given you--meaning, of course, not universal dominion, but only the territory comprised within the boundaries here specified (see on Deu 19:8).
John Gill Bible Commentary
Every place that the sole of your feet shall tread upon,.... That is, in the land of Canaan: that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses: See Gill on Deu 11:24; though the Jews extend this to all without the land subdued by them, and even to all the countries they now tread on, and are exiles in; but the limits of what the Lord gave them are fixed in Jos 1:4.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
1:3 Moses’ death did not end God’s presence with or guidance of Israel.