Joshua 5:3

Verse

So Joshua made flint knives and circumcised the sons of Israel at Gibeath-haaraloth.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Joshua made him knives of flint, and circumcised the children of Israel at the hill of the foreskins.

So Joshua made stone knives and gave the children of Israel circumcision at Gibeath-ha-araloth.

Joshua had flint knives made and all male Israelites were circumcised at the place that became known as “the hill of foreskins.”

Geneva Bible 1599

Then Ioshua made him sharpe kniues and circumcised the sonnes of Israel in the hill of the foreskinnes.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Joshua made him sharp knives, and circumcised the children of Israel at the hill of the foreskins.

Translation for Translators

So Joshua made knives and circumcised the Israeli males at a place that is now called ‘Circumcision Hill’.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then Joshua made himself flint knives and he circumcised all the males of Israel at Gibeath Haaraloth.

Noah Webster Bible

And Joshua made him sharp knives, and circumcised the children of Israel at the hill of the foreskins.

World English Bible

Joshua made himself flint knives, and circumcised the sons of Israel at the hill of the foreskins.

Young's Literal Translation

and Joshua maketh for him knives of flint, and circumciseth the sons of Israel at the height of the foreskins.

Context

The Circumcision and Passover at Gilgal

²At that time the LORD said to Joshua, “Make flint knives and circumcise the sons of Israel once again. ” ³So Joshua made flint knives and circumcised the sons of Israel at Gibeath-haaraloth.

Summary

In Joshua 5:3, the Israelites are commanded to circumcise themselves as a sign of renewing their covenant with God before entering the Promised Land. This act symbolizes a spiritual cleansing and dedication to God, marking a new beginning for the Israelites as they prepare to possess the land. It serves as a reminder of their identity as God's chosen people and their commitment to follow His commands. The circumcision also signifies a separation from the ways of the world and a consecration to God's purposes, emphasizing the importance of obedience and faithfulness in their journey.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

at the hill--probably one of the argillaceous hills that form the highest terrace of the Jordan, on a rising ground at the palm forest.

Joshua 5:3

The Circumcision and Passover at Gilgal

²At that time the LORD said to Joshua, “Make flint knives and circumcise the sons of Israel once again. ” ³So Joshua made flint knives and circumcised the sons of Israel at Gibeath-haaraloth.

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Berean Standard Bible

So Joshua made flint knives and circumcised the sons of Israel at Gibeath-haaraloth.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Joshua made him knives of flint, and circumcised the children of Israel at the hill of the foreskins.

Bible in Basic English

So Joshua made stone knives and gave the children of Israel circumcision at Gibeath-ha-araloth.

Free Bible Version

Joshua had flint knives made and all male Israelites were circumcised at the place that became known as “the hill of foreskins.”

Geneva Bible 1599

Then Ioshua made him sharpe kniues and circumcised the sonnes of Israel in the hill of the foreskinnes.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Joshua made him sharp knives, and circumcised the children of Israel at the hill of the foreskins.

Translation for Translators

So Joshua made knives and circumcised the Israeli males at a place that is now called ‘Circumcision Hill’.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then Joshua made himself flint knives and he circumcised all the males of Israel at Gibeath Haaraloth.

Noah Webster Bible

And Joshua made him sharp knives, and circumcised the children of Israel at the hill of the foreskins.

World English Bible

Joshua made himself flint knives, and circumcised the sons of Israel at the hill of the foreskins.

Young's Literal Translation

and Joshua maketh for him knives of flint, and circumciseth the sons of Israel at the height of the foreskins.

Joshua 5:3

Verse

Context

The Circumcision and Passover at Gilgal

Summary

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Joshua 5:3

The Circumcision and Passover at Gilgal

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes