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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/joshua/1.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/joshua/1.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/joshua/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“Be strong and courageous, for you are the one who will lead these people to possess all the land I swore to their ancestors I would give them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/joshua/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/joshua/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Be strong and courageous, for you shall give these people the inheritance of the land that I swore to their fathers I would give them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/joshua/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joshua/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Be strong and of good courage, for to this people you shall divide as an inheritance the land which I swore to their fathers to give them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Be strong and courageous, for you shall give this people possession of the land which I swore to their fathers to give them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Be strong and courageous, for you shall give this people possession of the land which I swore to their fathers to give them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Be strong and courageous, for you shall give this people possession of the land which I swore to their fathers to give them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land which I swore to their fathers to give them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Be strong <i>and</i> confident and courageous, for you will give this people as an inheritance the land which I swore to their fathers (ancestors) to give them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Be strong and courageous, for you will distribute the land I swore to their ancestors to give them as an inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Be strong and courageous, for you will distribute the land I swore to their fathers to give them as an inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joshua/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Be strong and of good courage; for thou shalt cause this people to inherit the land which I sware unto their fathers to give them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joshua/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Be strong and of a good courage: for thou shalt cause this people to inherit the land which I sware unto their fathers to give them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Be strong and courageous, because you will help these people take possession of the land I swore to give their ancestors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Be determined and confident, for you will be the leader of these people as they occupy this land which I promised their ancestors. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Be strong and courageous, because you'll be leading this people to inherit the land that I promised to give their ancestors. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Be strong and courageous, for you shall give these people the inheritance of the land that I swore to their fathers I would give them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Be strong and brave! You must lead these people in the conquest of this land that I solemnly promised their ancestors I would hand over to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Be strong and of good courage; for you shall cause this people to inherit the land which I swore to their fathers to give them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Be strong and of a good courage: for to this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land which I swore to their fathers to give them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“Be strong and courageous; for you shall cause this people to inherit the land which I swore to their fathers to give them. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />be strong and courageous, for you cause this people to inherit the land which I have sworn to their fathers to give to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> be strong and courageous, for thou -- thou dost cause this people to inherit the land which I have sworn to their fathers to give to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Be strong and be active; for thou shalt cause Israel to inherit the land which I sware to their fathers to give to them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Take courage, and be strong: for thou shalt divide by lot to this people the land, for which I swore to their fathers, that I would deliver it to them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Be strengthened and be steadfast. For you shall divide by lot, to this people, the land about which I swore to their fathers that I would deliver it to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Be strong and steadfast, so that you may give this people possession of the land I swore to their ancestors that I would give them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Be strong and courageous; for you shall put this people in possession of the land that I swore to their ancestors to give them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Be strong and of good courage; for you shall cause this people to inherit the land which I swore to their fathers to give them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Be strong and be greatly strengthened, because you shall cause this people to inherit it, the land that I have sworn to their fathers to give to them<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Be strong and of good courage; for thou shalt cause this people to inherit the land which I swore unto their fathers to give them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Be strong and ?quit thyself like a man, for thou shalt divide the land to this people, which I sware to give to your fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/1-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p91zXIGB0Rk?start=50" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/joshua/1.htm">God Commissions Joshua</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>No one shall stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so will I be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: ḥă·zaq (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">Be strong</a> <a href="/hebrew/553.htm" title="553: we·’ĕ·māṣ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To be stout, strong, bold, alert. A primitive root; to be alert, physically or mentally.">and courageous,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/5157.htm" title="5157: tan·ḥîl (V-Hifil-Imperf-2ms) -- A primitive root; to inherit (figurative) mode of descent), or to occupy; causatively, to bequeath, or distribute, instate.">shall give these people the inheritance</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that."></a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">of the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/7650.htm" title="7650: niš·ba‘·tî (V-Nifal-Perf-1cs) -- A primitive root; propr. To be complete, but used only as a denominative from sheba'; to seven oneself, i.e. Swear.">I swore</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: la·’ă·ḇō·w·ṯām (Prep-l:: N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">to their fathers</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: lā·ṯêṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">I would give</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- ">them.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6</a></span><br />Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/31-7.htm">Deuteronomy 31:7-8</a></span><br />Then Moses called for Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their fathers to give them, and you shall give it to them as an inheritance. / The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/31-23.htm">Deuteronomy 31:23</a></span><br />Then the LORD commissioned Joshua son of Nun and said, “Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the Israelites into the land that I swore to give them, and I will be with you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-20.htm">1 Chronicles 28:20</a></span><br />David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-1.htm">Isaiah 43:1-2</a></span><br />But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! / When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-14.htm">Psalm 27:14</a></span><br />Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/31-24.htm">Psalm 31:24</a></span><br />Be strong and courageous, all you who hope in the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">1 Corinthians 16:13</a></span><br />Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10</a></span><br />Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a></span><br />I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a></span><br />For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">Hebrews 13:5-6</a></span><br />Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” / So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a></span><br />What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-7.htm">1 Peter 5:7</a></span><br />Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Be strong and of a good courage: for to this people shall you divide for an inheritance the land, which I swore to their fathers to give them.</p><p class="hdg">Be strong</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/1-7.htm">Joshua 1:7,9</a></b></br> Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it <i>to</i> the right hand or <i>to</i> the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/4-9.htm">1 Samuel 4:9</a></b></br> Be strong, and quit yourselves like men, O ye Philistines, that ye be not servants unto the Hebrews, as they have been to you: quit yourselves like men, and fight.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/2-2.htm">1 Kings 2:2</a></b></br> I go the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and shew thyself a man;</p><p class="hdg">unto this people, etc.</p><p class="hdg">divide</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/34-17.htm">Numbers 34:17-29</a></b></br> These <i>are</i> the names of the men which shall divide the land unto you: Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun… </p><p class="hdg">which I sware</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/26-3.htm">Genesis 26:3</a></b></br> Sojourn in this land, and I will be with thee, and will bless thee; for unto thee, and unto thy seed, I will give all these countries, and I will perform the oath which I sware unto Abraham thy father;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/33-7.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-23.htm">Courage</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-23.htm">Courageous</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/19-3.htm">Divide</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-11.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-4.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-23.htm">Inherit</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-4.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/29-19.htm">Lead</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/34-4.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-23.htm">Possession</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/34-12.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/34-4.htm">Sware</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/34-4.htm">Swore</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-19.htm">Thou</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/5-4.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Courage</a> <a href="/joshua/1-7.htm">Courageous</a> <a href="/joshua/13-6.htm">Divide</a> <a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/joshua/11-23.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/joshua/13-32.htm">Inherit</a> <a href="/joshua/11-23.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/judges/4-9.htm">Lead</a> <a href="/joshua/2-12.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/joshua/1-15.htm">Possession</a> <a href="/joshua/1-7.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/joshua/5-6.htm">Sware</a> <a href="/joshua/5-6.htm">Swore</a> <a href="/joshua/3-8.htm">Thou</a><div class="vheading2">Joshua 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/1-1.htm">The Lord appoints Joshua to succeed Moses</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/1-3.htm">The borders of the promised land</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/1-5.htm">God promises to assist Joshua</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/1-8.htm">He gives him instructions</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/1-10.htm">Joshua prepares the people to pass over Jordan</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/1-12.htm">He puts the two tribes and a half in mind of their promise to Moses</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/1-16.htm">They promise him allegiance</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The phrase is a divine encouragement, reflecting God's assurance of His presence and support. It echoes the earlier exhortations given to Moses (<a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6-7</a>) and is foundational for leadership. The strength and courage required are not merely physical but also spiritual, relying on faith in God's promises.<p><b>for you shall give these people the inheritance of the land</b><br>Joshua is tasked with leading the Israelites into the Promised Land, a fulfillment of God's covenant with Abraham (<a href="/genesis/12-7.htm">Genesis 12:7</a>). The "inheritance" refers to the land of Canaan, a tangible symbol of God's faithfulness. This task involves both military conquest and the distribution of land among the tribes of Israel. The concept of inheritance is significant, as it ties the physical land to the spiritual promise of rest and blessing.<p><b>that I swore to their fathers</b><br>This phrase underscores the covenantal nature of God's promise. The "fathers" refer to the patriarchs—Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—who received God's promise of land (<a href="/genesis/15-18.htm">Genesis 15:18-21</a>). The oath signifies God's unchanging commitment and serves as a reminder of His faithfulness across generations. It also highlights the continuity of God's plan from the patriarchs to the present leadership under Joshua.<p><b>I would give them</b><br>The certainty of God's promise is emphasized here. The land is not just a future hope but a guaranteed gift from God. This assurance is rooted in God's sovereign will and His ability to fulfill His promises. The phrase also points to the divine initiative in the conquest of Canaan, where God is the ultimate giver, and Israel is the recipient of His grace. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's provision and faithfulness to His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joshua.htm">Joshua</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Joshua is the successor of Moses and the leader of the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. His role is to guide the people in fulfilling God's promise.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God who are about to enter the Promised Land. They are the recipients of the inheritance promised to their ancestors.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_promised_land.htm">The Promised Land</a></b><br>The land of Canaan, which God promised to the forefathers of the Israelites, including Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_fathers.htm">The Fathers</a></b><br>Refers to the patriarchs of Israel—Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—to whom God originally made the promise of the land.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_promise.htm">God's Promise</a></b><br>The divine commitment made by God to give the land of Canaan to the descendants of the patriarchs.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/strength_and_courage_in_leadership.htm">Strength and Courage in Leadership</a></b><br>Joshua is called to be strong and courageous, a reminder that leadership requires reliance on God's strength rather than personal ability.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_to_god's_promises.htm">Faithfulness to God's Promises</a></b><br>The passage underscores God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises, encouraging believers to trust in His word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/inheritance_through_obedience.htm">Inheritance Through Obedience</a></b><br>Just as the Israelites were to receive their inheritance through obedience, believers today are called to live obediently to receive spiritual blessings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_as_assurance.htm">God's Presence as Assurance</a></b><br>The command to be strong and courageous is rooted in the assurance of God's presence, a principle that applies to all believers facing challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/continuity_of_god's_plan.htm">Continuity of God's Plan</a></b><br>The promise to the patriarchs is being fulfilled through Joshua, illustrating the continuity and reliability of God's plan across generations.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/joshua/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Be strong and of a good courage.</span> Literally, <span class="accented">be strong and vigorous.</span> The word does not refer so much to the <span class="accented">character</span> of Joshua as to his actions. He was to be a man of action, alert, prompt, ready to act when occasion demanded (see <a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6, 7, 8, 23</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Which I sware unto their fathers</span> (see note on ver. 3). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/1-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Be strong</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲזַ֖ק</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·zaq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and courageous,</span><br /><span class="heb">וֶאֱמָ֑ץ</span> <span class="translit">(we·’ĕ·māṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_553.htm">Strong's 553: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be stout, strong, bold, alert</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you</span><br /><span class="heb">אַתָּ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(’at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thou and thee, ye and you</span><br /><br /><span class="word">shall give these people the inheritance</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּנְחִיל֙</span> <span class="translit">(tan·ḥîl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5157.htm">Strong's 5157: </a> </span><span class="str2">To inherit, to occupy, to bequeath, distribute, instate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the land</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָ֕רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I swore</span><br /><span class="heb">נִשְׁבַּ֥עְתִּי</span> <span class="translit">(niš·ba‘·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7650.htm">Strong's 7650: </a> </span><span class="str2">To seven oneself, swear</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to their fathers</span><br /><span class="heb">לַאֲבוֹתָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(la·’ă·ḇō·w·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I would give</span><br /><span class="heb">לָתֵ֥ת</span> <span class="translit">(lā·ṯêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them.</span><br /><span class="heb">לָהֶֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(lā·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/1-6.htm">Joshua 1:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/1-6.htm">Joshua 1:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/1-6.htm">Joshua 1:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/1-6.htm">Joshua 1:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/1-6.htm">Joshua 1:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/1-6.htm">Joshua 1:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/1-6.htm">Joshua 1:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/1-6.htm">Joshua 1:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/1-6.htm">Joshua 1:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/1-6.htm">Joshua 1:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/1-6.htm">OT History: Joshua 1:6 Be strong and of good courage (Josh. 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