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href="/bsb/joshua/3.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/3.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Joshua said to the Israelites, &#8220Come here and listen to the words of the LORD your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/joshua/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So Joshua told the Israelites, “Come and listen to what the LORD your God says.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/joshua/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Joshua said to the people of Israel, “Come here and listen to the words of the LORD your God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/joshua/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Joshua told the Israelites, “Come here and listen to the words of the LORD your God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/joshua/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, Come hither, and hear the words of the LORD your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joshua/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So Joshua said to the children of Israel, “Come here, and hear the words of the LORD your God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Joshua said to the sons of Israel, “Come here, and hear the words of the LORD your God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then Joshua said to the sons of Israel, &#8220Come here, and hear the words of the LORD your God.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then Joshua said to the sons of Israel, “Come here, and hear the words of the LORD your God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Joshua said to the sons of Israel, “Come near, and hear the words of Yahweh your God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Joshua said to the Israelites, “Come here, and listen to the words of the LORD your God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Joshua told the Israelites, “Come closer and listen to the words of the LORD your God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Joshua told the Israelites, &#8220Come closer and listen to the words of the LORD your God.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joshua/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, Come hither, and hear the words of Jehovah your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/joshua/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Joshua spoke to the people: Come here and listen to what the LORD our God said he will do! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joshua/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, Come hither, and hear the words of the LORD your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So Joshua said to the people of Israel, "Come here, and listen to the words of the LORD your God."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then Joshua said to the people, "Come here and listen to what the LORD your God has to say. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So Joshua told the Israelis, "Come here and listen to what the LORD your God has to say." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Joshua told the Israelites, ?Come here and listen to the words of the LORD your God.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Joshua told the Israelites, "Come here and listen to the words of the LORD your God!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Joshua said to the children of Israel, "Come here, and hear the words of the LORD your God."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Joshua said to the children of Israel, Come hither, and hear the words of the LORD your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Joshua said to the children of Israel, “Come here, and hear the words of Yahweh your God.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Joshua says to the sons of Israel, “Come near here, and hear the words of your God YHWH”;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Joshua saith unto the sons of Israel, 'Come nigh hither, and hear the words of Jehovah your God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Joshua will say to the sons of Israel, Come near here and hear the words of Jehovah your God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Josue said to the children of Israel: Come hither and hear the word of the Lord your God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Joshua said to the sons of Israel, “Approach to here, and listen to the word of the Lord your God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />So Joshua said to the Israelites, “Come here and listen to the words of the LORD, your God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Joshua then said to the Israelites, “Draw near and hear the words of the LORD your God.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Joshua said to the children of Israel, Come hither, and hear the words of the LORD your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Yeshua said to the children of Israel: “Come here and hear the words of LORD JEHOVAH your God”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Joshua said unto the children of Israel: 'Come hither, and hear the words of the LORD your God.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Joshua said to the children of Israel, Come hither, and hearken to the word of the Lord our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/3-9.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=527" 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/3.htm">Crossing the Jordan</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>Command the priests carrying the ark of the covenant: ‘When you reach the edge of the waters, stand in the Jordan.’ ” <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3091.htm" title="3091: yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘ (N-proper-ms) -- Or Yhowshua; from Yhovah and yasha'; Jehovah-saved; Jehoshua, the Jewish leader.">So Joshua</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">told</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the Israelites,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5066.htm" title="5066: gō·šū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To draw near, approach. ">“Come</a> <a href="/hebrew/2008.htm" title="2008: hên·nāh (Adv) -- Hither. From hen; hither or thither.">here</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: wə·šim·‘ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">and listen</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/1697.htm" title="1697: diḇ·rê (N-mpc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">to the words</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê·ḵem (N-mpc:: 2mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">your God.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>He continued, “This is how you will know that the living God is among you and that He will surely drive out before you the Canaanites, Hittites, Hivites, Perizzites, Girgashites, Amorites, and Jebusites.…<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="/exodus/14-13.htm">Exodus 14:13-14</a></span><br />But Moses told the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again. / The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/31-3.htm">Deuteronomy 31:3-6</a></span><br />The LORD your God Himself will cross over ahead of you. He will destroy these nations before you, and you will dispossess them. Joshua will cross ahead of you, as the LORD has said. / And the LORD will do to them as He did to Sihon and Og, the kings of the Amorites, when He destroyed them along with their land. / The LORD will deliver them over to you, and you must do to them exactly as I have commanded you. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/114-3.htm">Psalm 114:3-5</a></span><br />The sea observed and fled; the Jordan turned back; / the mountains skipped like rams, the hills like lambs. / Why was it, O sea, that you fled, O Jordan, that you turned back,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-2.htm">Isaiah 43:2</a></span><br />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="/hebrews/11-29.htm">Hebrews 11:29</a></span><br />By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were drowned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-1.htm">1 Corinthians 10:1-2</a></span><br />I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud, and that they all passed through the sea. / They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/14-21.htm">Exodus 14:21-22</a></span><br />Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove back the sea with a strong east wind that turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, / and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/2-8.htm">2 Kings 2:8</a></span><br />And Elijah took his cloak, rolled it up, and struck the waters, which parted to the right and to the left, so that the two of them crossed over on dry ground.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/66-6.htm">Psalm 66:6</a></span><br />He turned the sea into dry land; they passed through the waters on foot; there we rejoiced in Him.<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="/matthew/14-29.htm">Matthew 14:29-31</a></span><br />“Come,” said Jesus. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus. / But when he saw the strength of the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” / Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and took hold of Peter. “You of little faith,” He said, “why did you doubt?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-19.htm">John 6:19-21</a></span><br />When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the sea—and they were terrified. / But Jesus spoke up: “It is I; do not be afraid.” / Then they were willing to take Him into the boat, and at once the boat reached the shore where they were heading.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/15-8.htm">Exodus 15:8</a></span><br />At the blast of Your nostrils the waters piled up; like a wall the currents stood firm; the depths congealed in the heart of the sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/77-16.htm">Psalm 77:16-20</a></span><br />The waters saw You, O God; the waters saw You and swirled; even the depths were shaken. / The clouds poured down water; the skies resounded with thunder; Your arrows flashed back and forth. / Your thunder resounded in the whirlwind; the lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/51-10.htm">Isaiah 51:10</a></span><br />Was it not You who dried up the sea, the waters of the great deep, who made a road in the depths of the sea for the redeemed to cross over?</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Joshua said to the children of Israel, Come here, and hear the words of the LORD your God.</p><p class="hdg">Hear the words</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/4-1.htm">Deuteronomy 4:1</a></b></br> Now therefore hearken, O Israel, unto the statutes and unto the judgments, which I teach you, for to do <i>them</i>, that ye may live, and go in and possess the land which the LORD God of your fathers giveth you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/12-8.htm">Deuteronomy 12:8</a></b></br> Ye shall not do after all <i>the things</i> that we do here this day, every man whatsoever <i>is</i> right in his own eyes.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/3-1.htm">Children</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/34-9.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-7.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/joshua/2-2.htm">Hither</a> <a href="/joshua/3-7.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/joshua/3-1.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/joshua/3-7.htm">Joshua</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/30-14.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/joshua/2-21.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/4-4.htm">Children</a> <a href="/joshua/10-14.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/joshua/6-5.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/joshua/18-6.htm">Hither</a> <a href="/joshua/3-12.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/joshua/3-17.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/joshua/3-10.htm">Joshua</a> <a href="/joshua/8-11.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/joshua/8-34.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Joshua 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/3-1.htm">Joshua come to Jordan</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/3-2.htm">The officers instruct the people for their passage</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/3-7.htm">The Lord encourages Joshua</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/3-9.htm">Joshua encourages the people</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/3-14.htm">The water of Jordan are divided</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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This moment occurs as the Israelites are preparing to cross the Jordan River into the Promised Land. Joshua's leadership is crucial as he guides the people in faith and obedience. This phrase highlights the importance of leadership in guiding God's people, a theme seen throughout the Bible, such as in the leadership of Moses, David, and ultimately Jesus Christ.<p><b>Come here</b><br>This invitation to gather is significant in the context of ancient Israelite culture, where communal gatherings were central to religious and social life. It signifies a call to attention and readiness to receive divine instruction. The act of coming together as a community to hear God's word is a practice that continues in Christian worship today.<p><b>and listen to the words</b><br>Listening is a recurring theme in Scripture, emphasizing the importance of hearing and obeying God's commands. In <a href="/deuteronomy/6-4.htm">Deuteronomy 6:4</a>, the Shema begins with "Hear, O Israel," underscoring the necessity of attentive listening. This phrase underscores the importance of being receptive to God's guidance and instruction.<p><b>of the LORD your God</b><br>This phrase reaffirms the covenant relationship between the Israelites and Yahweh. The use of "LORD" in all capitals signifies the divine name YHWH, emphasizing God's eternal and unchanging nature. The possessive "your God" highlights the personal relationship and covenantal bond between God and His people. This covenant is foundational to Israel's identity and mission, and it foreshadows the new covenant established through Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joshua.htm">Joshua</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites after Moses, tasked with leading them into the Promised Land. He is a central figure in the Book of Joshua, known for his faithfulness and obedience to God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who are on the brink of entering the Promised Land after wandering in the wilderness for 40 years.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_promised_land.htm">The Promised Land</a></b><br>The land of Canaan, promised by God to the descendants of Abraham. It represents God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promises.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_jordan_river.htm">The Jordan River</a></b><br>The river that the Israelites must cross to enter the Promised Land. It serves as a significant geographical and spiritual boundary.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_words_of_the_lord.htm">The Words of the LORD</a></b><br>The divine instructions and promises given to the Israelites, which are crucial for their success and obedience as they enter the Promised Land.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_listening_to_god.htm">The Importance of Listening to God</a></b><br>Just as Joshua called the Israelites to listen to God's words, we must prioritize hearing and obeying God's voice in our lives. This requires intentional time in Scripture and prayer.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_obedience.htm">Leadership and Obedience</a></b><br>Joshua exemplifies godly leadership by directing the people to God's words. Leaders today should also guide others to seek and follow God's instructions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_promises.htm">Faith in God's Promises</a></b><br>The crossing of the Jordan River symbolizes stepping out in faith. We are called to trust in God's promises, even when facing seemingly insurmountable challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_in_faith.htm">Community in Faith</a></b><br>Joshua gathered the Israelites together to hear God's words, highlighting the importance of community in our spiritual journey. We should seek fellowship and accountability within the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_god's_work.htm">Preparation for God's Work</a></b><br>Before entering the Promised Land, the Israelites needed to prepare by listening to God. Similarly, we must prepare our hearts and minds to be used by God in His work.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_joshua_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_prophecy_have_dual_fulfillment.htm">What is Gibeon's significance in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_couldn't_manasseh_defeat_canaanites.htm">Joshua 17:12: Why couldn’t Manasseh drive out the Canaanites if God had already promised total victory? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_joshua_24_14-15_reconcile_idolatry.htm">Joshua 24:14-15 - How does this pledge to exclusively serve the Lord reconcile with the later biblical narratives showing continued idolatry in Israel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_spare_gibeonites_despite_deut._20_16-17.htm">How does sparing the Gibeonites (Joshua 9:15) align with instructions to destroy all Canaanite inhabitants (Deuteronomy 20:16-17)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/3-9.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">So Joshua</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוֹשֻׁ֖עַ</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3091.htm">Strong's 3091: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joshua -- 'the LORD is salvation', Moses' successor, also the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">told</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֥אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Israelites,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Come</span><br /><span class="heb">גֹּ֣שׁוּ</span> <span class="translit">(gō·šū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5066.htm">Strong's 5066: </a> </span><span class="str2">To draw near, approach</span><br /><br /><span class="word">here</span><br /><span class="heb">הֵ֔נָּה</span> <span class="translit">(hên·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2008.htm">Strong's 2008: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hither, thither</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and listen</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשִׁמְע֕וּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šim·‘ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the words</span><br /><span class="heb">דִּבְרֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(diḇ·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your God.”</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹֽהֵיכֶֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hê·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/3-9.htm">Joshua 3:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/3-9.htm">Joshua 3:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/3-9.htm">Joshua 3:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/3-9.htm">Joshua 3:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/3-9.htm">Joshua 3:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/3-9.htm">Joshua 3:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/3-9.htm">Joshua 3:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/3-9.htm">Joshua 3:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/3-9.htm">Joshua 3:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/3-9.htm">Joshua 3:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/3-9.htm">OT History: Joshua 3:9 Joshua said to the children of Israel (Josh. 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