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Do to us whatever seems good and right to you.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/joshua/9.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Now we are at your mercy—do to us whatever you think is right.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/joshua/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And now, behold, we are in your hand. Whatever seems good and right in your sight to do to us, do it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/joshua/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now we are in your hands. Do to us whatever seems good and right to you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/joshua/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And now, behold, we <i>are</i> in thine hand: as it seemeth good and right unto thee to do unto us, do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joshua/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And now, here we are, in your hands; do with us as it seems good and right to do to us.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And now behold, we are in your hands; do to us as it seems good and right in your sight to do.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Now behold, we are in your hands; do as it seems good and right in your sight to do to us.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And now behold, we are in your hands; do as it seems good and right in your sight to do to us.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So now, behold, we are in your hands; do as it seems good and right in your sight to do to us.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now look, we are in your hands; do to us as it seems good and right in your sight.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now we are in your hands. Do to us whatever you think is right.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now we are in your hands. Do to us whatever you think is right.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joshua/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And now, behold, we are in thy hand: as it seemeth good and right unto thee to do unto us, do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/joshua/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and you are strong enough to do anything to us that you want. We just ask you to do what seems right." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joshua/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And now, behold, we are in thine hand: as it seemeth good and right unto thee to do unto us, do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Now we're at your mercy. Do to us what you think is good and right."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Now we are in your power; do with us what you think is right." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Now we're under your control: do to us as it seems good and right in your opinion."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now we are in your hands. Do to us whatever seems good and right to you.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So now we are in your power. Do to us what you think is good and appropriate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Now, look, we are in your hand. Do to us as it seems good and right to you to do."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And now, behold, we are in thy hand: do as it seemeth good and right to thee to do to us,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Now, behold, we are in your hand. Do to us as it seems good and right to you to do.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and now, behold, we [are] in your hand, as [it is] good, and as [it is] right in your eyes to do to us—do.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and now, lo, we are in thy hand, as it is good, and as it is right in thine eyes to do to us -- do.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And now, behold us in thy hand: as is good and as is right in your eyes to do to us, do.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And now we are in thy hand: deal with us as it seemeth good and right unto thee. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And now we are in your hand. Act toward us as it seems good and right to you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And now that we are in your power, do with us what is good and right in your eyes.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And now we are in your hand: do as it seems good and right in your sight to do to us.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And now, behold, we are in your hands; do to us as it seems good in your sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Now behold, we are in your hands, do to us according to what is excellent in your eyes to do to us”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And now, behold, we are in thy hand: as it seemeth good and right unto thee to do unto us, do.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And now, behold, we <i>are</i> in your power; do to us as it is pleasing to you, and as it seems <i>good</i> to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/9-25.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=2349" 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/9.htm">The Deceit of the Gibeonites</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">24</span>The Gibeonites answered, “Your servants were told clearly that the LORD your God had commanded His servant Moses to give you all the land and wipe out all its inhabitants before you. So we greatly feared for our lives because of you, and that is why we have done this. <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: wə·‘at·tāh (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">Now</a> <a href="/hebrew/2005.htm" title="2005: hin·nū (Interjection:: 1cp) -- Lo! behold! A primitive particle; lo!; also if."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: ḇə·yā·ḏe·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">we are in your hands.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ă·śêh (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">Do</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- ">to us</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: bə·‘ê·ne·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-cdc:: 2ms) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">whatever seems</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: kaṭ·ṭō·wḇ (Prep-k, Art:: Adj-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">good</a> <a href="/hebrew/3477.htm" title="3477: wə·ḵay·yā·šār (Conj-w, Prep-k, Art:: Adj-ms) -- Straight, right. From yashar; straight.">and right</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: la·‘ă·śō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">to you.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">26</span>So Joshua did this and delivered them from the hands of the Israelites, and they did not kill the Gibeonites.…<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/20-10.htm">Deuteronomy 20:10-11</a></span><br />When you approach a city to fight against it, you are to make an offer of peace. / If they accept your offer of peace and open their gates, all the people there will become forced laborers to serve you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/24-14.htm">2 Samuel 24:14</a></span><br />David answered Gad, “I am deeply distressed. Please, let us fall into the hand of the LORD, for His mercies are great; but do not let me fall into the hands of men.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/21-13.htm">1 Chronicles 21:13</a></span><br />David answered Gad, “I am deeply distressed. Please, let me fall into the hand of the LORD, for His mercies are very great; but do not let me fall into the hands of men.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/7-4.htm">2 Kings 7:4</a></span><br />If we say, ‘Let us go into the city,’ we will die there from the famine in the city; but if we sit here, we will also die. So come now, let us go over to the camp of the Arameans. If they let us live, we will live; if they kill us, we will die.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/15-26.htm">2 Samuel 15:26</a></span><br />But if He should say, ‘I do not delight in you,’ then here I am; let Him do to me whatever seems good to Him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/3-18.htm">1 Samuel 3:18</a></span><br />So Samuel told him everything and did not hide a thing from him. “He is the LORD,” replied Eli. “Let Him do what is good in His eyes.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/16-6.htm">Genesis 16:6</a></span><br />“Here,” said Abram, “your servant is in your hands. Do whatever you want with her.” Then Sarai treated Hagar so harshly that she fled from her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/37-27.htm">Genesis 37:27</a></span><br />Come, let us sell him to the Ishmaelites and not lay a hand on him; for he is our brother, our own flesh.” And they agreed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/10-19.htm">2 Samuel 10:19</a></span><br />When all the kings who were subject to Hadadezer saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they made peace with Israel and became subject to them. So the Arameans were afraid to help the Ammonites anymore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/20-31.htm">1 Kings 20:31-32</a></span><br />Then the servants of Ben-hadad said to him, “Look now, we have heard that the kings of the house of Israel are merciful. Let us go out to the king of Israel with sackcloth around our waists and ropes around our heads. Perhaps he will spare your life.” / So with sackcloth around their waists and ropes around their heads, they went to the king of Israel and said, “Your servant Ben-hadad says, ‘Please spare my life.’” And the king answered, “Is he still alive? He is my brother.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-28.htm">Matthew 10:28</a></span><br />Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-4.htm">Luke 12:4-5</a></span><br />I tell you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. / But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear the One who, after you have been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear Him!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-20.htm">Romans 9:20-21</a></span><br />But who are you, O man, to talk back to God? Shall what is formed say to Him who formed it, “Why did You make me like this?” / Does not the potter have the right to make from the same lump of clay one vessel for special occasions and another for common use?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-39.htm">Matthew 26:39</a></span><br />Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-42.htm">Luke 22:42</a></span><br />“Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me. Yet not My will, but Yours be done.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And now, behold, we are in your hand: as it seems good and right to you to do to us, do.</p><p class="hdg">we are</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/16-6.htm">Genesis 16:6</a></b></br> But Abram said unto Sarai, Behold, thy maid <i>is</i> in thy hand; do to her as it pleaseth thee. And when Sarai dealt hardly with her, she fled from her face.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/8-15.htm">Judges 8:15</a></b></br> And he came unto the men of Succoth, and said, Behold Zebah and Zalmunna, with whom ye did upbraid me, saying, <i>Are</i> the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thine hand, that we should give bread unto thy men <i>that are</i> weary?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/24-14.htm">2 Samuel 24:14</a></b></br> And David said unto Gad, I am in a great strait: let us fall now into the hand of the LORD; for his mercies <i>are</i> great: and let me not fall into the hand of man.</p><p class="hdg">as it seemeth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/10-15.htm">Judges 10:15</a></b></br> And the children of Israel said unto the LORD, We have sinned: do thou unto us whatsoever seemeth good unto thee; deliver us only, we pray thee, this day.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/3-18.htm">1 Samuel 3:18</a></b></br> And Samuel told him every whit, and hid nothing from him. And he said, It <i>is</i> the LORD: let him do what seemeth him good.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/11-26.htm">Matthew 11:26</a></b></br> Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/8-32.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/joshua/9-11.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/joshua/9-19.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/joshua/3-16.htm">Right</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/23-16.htm">Seemeth</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-8.htm">Seems</a> <a href="/joshua/4-14.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/joshua/1-18.htm">Whatever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/23-13.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/joshua/9-26.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/joshua/9-26.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/joshua/17-7.htm">Right</a> <a href="/joshua/24-15.htm">Seemeth</a> <a href="/joshua/24-15.htm">Seems</a> <a href="/joshua/10-12.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/joshua/23-6.htm">Whatever</a><div class="vheading2">Joshua 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/9-1.htm">The kings combine against Israel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/9-3.htm">The Gibeonites by craft obtain a league</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/9-22.htm">They are condemned to perpetual bondage</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/joshua/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/joshua/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/joshua/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Now we are in your hands.</b><br>This phrase is spoken by the Gibeonites, who deceived Joshua and the Israelites into making a peace treaty with them. The Gibeonites' statement acknowledges their submission and vulnerability. In the ancient Near Eastern context, being "in your hands" signifies complete surrender and reliance on the mercy of the other party. This reflects the broader biblical theme of submission to God's will, as seen in passages like <a href="/romans/12.htm">Romans 12:1</a>, where believers are urged to present themselves as living sacrifices.<p><b>Do to us whatever seems good and right to you.</b><br>The Gibeonites' plea for mercy is an appeal to Joshua's sense of justice and righteousness. In the cultural context of the time, treaties and covenants were binding, and breaking them was considered a grave offense. The Gibeonites' request echoes the biblical principle of seeking justice and righteousness, as emphasized in <a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a>. This phrase also foreshadows the New Testament teaching of loving one's enemies and showing mercy, as Jesus taught in <a href="/matthew/5-44.htm">Matthew 5:44</a>. The Gibeonites' appeal can be seen as a type of Christ's submission to the Father's will, as He prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane, "Not my will, but yours be done" (<a href="/luke/22-42.htm">Luke 22:42</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joshua.htm">Joshua</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites, who succeeded Moses and led the people into the Promised Land. He is responsible for making decisions regarding the Gibeonites.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/gibeonites.htm">Gibeonites</a></b><br>A group of people from Gibeon who deceived the Israelites into making a peace treaty with them by pretending to be from a distant land.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God, led by Joshua, who are in the process of conquering the Promised Land as commanded by God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/gibeon.htm">Gibeon</a></b><br>A city in Canaan whose inhabitants tricked the Israelites into making a covenant with them.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/covenant.htm">Covenant</a></b><br>An agreement made between the Israelites and the Gibeonites, which was based on deception but still binding.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_discernment.htm">The Importance of Discernment</a></b><br>Joshua and the Israelites failed to seek God's guidance before making a covenant with the Gibeonites. This teaches us the importance of seeking divine wisdom in our decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_binding_nature_of_covenants.htm">The Binding Nature of Covenants</a></b><br>Despite the deception, the Israelites honored their covenant with the Gibeonites. This underscores the importance of keeping our commitments, even when they are made under less-than-ideal circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_human_affairs.htm">God's Sovereignty in Human Affairs</a></b><br>Despite human mistakes, God's plans are not thwarted. The Gibeonites' integration into Israel's community shows how God can use even our errors for His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_deception.htm">The Consequences of Deception</a></b><br>The Gibeonites' deception had long-term consequences, reminding us that deceit can lead to complex and lasting repercussions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/grace_and_mercy.htm">Grace and Mercy</a></b><br>The Israelites' decision to spare the Gibeonites, despite their deception, reflects God's grace and mercy, which we are called to emulate in our interactions with others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_joshua_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 9</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_the_bible_comfort_grief.htm">How does God provide deliverance from troubles?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_satan's_other_names.htm">What are the different names for Satan?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_romans_12_21_conflict_with_divine_violence.htm">In Romans 12:21, does 'overcoming evil with good' clash with accounts in Scripture where violence and punishment appear sanctioned by God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/main_themes_of_bible's_books.htm">What are the main themes of the Bible's books?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/9-25.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">Now</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַתָּ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> </span><span class="str2">At this time</span><br /><br /><span class="word">we are in your hands.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְיָדֶ֑ךָ</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·yā·ḏe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Do</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲשֵֽׂה׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·śêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to us</span><br /><span class="heb">לָ֖נוּ</span> <span class="translit">(lā·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">as it seems</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּעֵינֶ֛יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·‘ê·ne·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">good</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּטּ֨וֹב</span> <span class="translit">(kaṭ·ṭō·wḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k, Article | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasant, agreeable, good</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and right</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכַיָּשָׁ֧ר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵay·yā·šār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k, Article | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3477.htm">Strong's 3477: </a> </span><span class="str2">Straight, right</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[to you].”</span><br /><span class="heb">לַעֲשׂ֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(la·‘ă·śō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/9-25.htm">Joshua 9:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/9-25.htm">Joshua 9:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/9-25.htm">Joshua 9:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/9-25.htm">Joshua 9:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/9-25.htm">Joshua 9:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/9-25.htm">Joshua 9:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/9-25.htm">Joshua 9:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/9-25.htm">Joshua 9:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/9-25.htm">Joshua 9:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/9-25.htm">Joshua 9:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/9-25.htm">OT History: Joshua 9:25 Now behold we are in your hand (Josh. 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