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Joshua 1:16 So they answered Joshua, "Everything you have commanded us we will do, and everywhere you send us we will go.
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Version</a></span><br />Then they answered Joshua, “Whatever you have commanded us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/joshua/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />They answered Joshua, “We will do whatever you command us, and we will go wherever you send us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/joshua/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And they answered Joshua, “All that you have commanded us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/joshua/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So they answered Joshua, “Everything you have commanded us we will do, and everywhere you send us we will go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/joshua/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And they answered Joshua, saying, All that thou commandest us we will do, and whithersoever thou sendest us, we will go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joshua/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So they answered Joshua, saying, “All that you command us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />They answered Joshua, saying, “All that you have commanded us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />They answered Joshua, saying, “All that you have commanded us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And they answered Joshua, saying, “All that you have commanded us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And they answered Joshua, saying, “All that you have commanded us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />They answered Joshua, saying, “All that you have commanded us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They answered Joshua, “Everything you have commanded us we will do, and everywhere you send us we will go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They answered Joshua, “Everything you have commanded us we will do, and everywhere you send us we will go. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joshua/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And they answered Joshua, saying, All that thou hast commanded us we will do, and whithersoever thou sendest us we will go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/joshua/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The men answered: We'll cross the Jordan River and help our relatives. We'll fight anywhere you send us. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joshua/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And they answered Joshua, saying, All that thou hast commanded us we will do, and whithersoever thou sendest us we will go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The people responded to Joshua, "We'll do everything you tell us and go wherever you send us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They answered Joshua, "We will do everything you have told us and will go anywhere you send us. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"We'll do everything that you commanded," they replied. "We'll go wherever you send us. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So they answered Joshua, “Everything you have commanded us we will do, and everywhere you send us we will go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They told Joshua, "We will do everything you say. We will go wherever you send us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They answered Joshua, saying, "All that you have commanded us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And they answered Joshua, saying, All that thou commandest us, we will do, and whithersoever thou sendest us, we will go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They answered Joshua, saying, “All that you have commanded us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And they answer Joshua, saying, “All that you have commanded us we do; and to every [place] to where you send us, we go;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And they answer Joshua, saying, 'All that thou hast commanded us we do; and unto every place whither thou dost send us, we go;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they will answer Joshua, saying, All which thou didst command us, we will do, and where thou shalt send us, we will go.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they made answer to Josue, and said: All that thou hast commanded us we will do; and whithersoever thou shalt send us, we will go. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And they responded to Joshua, and they said: “All that you have instructed to us, we shall do. And wherever you will send us, we shall go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />They answered Joshua, “We will do all you have commanded us, and we will go wherever you send us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />They answered Joshua: “All that you have commanded us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the Manassites answered and said to Joshua, All that you have commanded us we will do, and wherever you send us, we will go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the sons of Rubil and the sons of Gad and the sons of Manasheh answered and they said to Yeshua: “All that you commanded us we shall do, and wherever you will send us we will go<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And they answered Joshua, saying: 'All that thou hast commanded us we will do, and whithersoever thou sendest us we will go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And they answered Joshua and said, We will do all things which thou commandest us, and we will go to every place whither thou shalt send us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/1-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p91zXIGB0Rk?start=168" 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">Joshua Takes Charge</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">15</span>until the LORD gives them rest as He has done for you, and your brothers also possess the land that the LORD your God is giving them. Then you may return to the land of your inheritance and take possession of that which Moses the servant of the LORD gave you on the east side of the Jordan.” <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6030.htm" title="6030: way·ya·‘ă·nū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To answer, respond.">So they answered</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/3091.htm" title="3091: yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘ (N-proper-ms) -- Or Yhowshua; from Yhovah and yasha'; Jehovah-saved; Jehoshua, the Jewish leader.">Joshua,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kōl (N-ms) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">“Everything</a> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: ṣiw·wî·ṯā·nū (V-Piel-Perf-2ms:: 1cp) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">you have commanded us</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: na·‘ă·śeh (V-Qal-Imperf-1cp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">we will do,</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: wə·’el- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">and everywhere</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every."></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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: tiš·lā·ḥê·nū (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms:: 1cp) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">you send us</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: nê·lêḵ (V-Qal-Imperf-1cp) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">we will go.</a> </span><span class="reftext">17</span>Just as we obeyed Moses in all things, so we will obey you. And may the LORD your God be with you, as He was with Moses.…<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/24-3.htm">Exodus 24:3</a></span><br />When Moses came and told the people all the words and ordinances of the LORD, they all responded with one voice: “All the words that the LORD has spoken, we will do.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/5-27.htm">Deuteronomy 5:27</a></span><br />Go near and listen to all that the LORD our God says. Then you can tell us everything the LORD our God tells you; we will listen and obey.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/32-25.htm">Numbers 32:25</a></span><br />The Gadites and Reubenites said to Moses, “Your servants will do just as our lord commands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/12-14.htm">1 Samuel 12:14-15</a></span><br />If you fear the LORD and serve Him and obey His voice, and if you do not rebel against the command of the LORD, and if both you and the king who rules over you follow the LORD your God, then all will be well. / But if you disobey the LORD and rebel against His command, then the hand of the LORD will be against you as it was against your fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-57.htm">1 Kings 8:57-58</a></span><br />May the LORD our God be with us, as He was with our fathers. May He never leave us or forsake us. / May He incline our hearts to Himself, to walk in all His ways and to keep the commandments and statutes and ordinances He commanded our fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/23-3.htm">2 Kings 23:3</a></span><br />So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book. And all the people entered into the covenant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/10-29.htm">Nehemiah 10:29</a></span><br />hereby join with their noble brothers and commit themselves with a sworn oath to follow the Law of God given through His servant Moses and to obey carefully all the commandments, ordinances, and statutes of the LORD our Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-60.htm">Psalm 119:60</a></span><br />I hurried without hesitating to keep Your commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-19.htm">Isaiah 1:19</a></span><br />If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best of the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/7-23.htm">Jeremiah 7:23</a></span><br />but this is what I commanded them: Obey Me, and I will be your God, and you will be My people. You must walk in all the ways I have commanded you, so that it may go well with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a></span><br />and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-15.htm">John 14:15</a></span><br />If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-14.htm">John 15:14</a></span><br />You are My friends if you do what I command you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-29.htm">Acts 5:29</a></span><br />But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/6-16.htm">Romans 6:16</a></span><br />Do you not know that when you offer yourselves as obedient slaves, you are slaves to the one you obey, whether you are slaves to sin leading to death, or to obedience leading to righteousness?</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And they answered Joshua, saying, All that you command us we will do, and wherever you send us, we will go.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/32-25.htm">Numbers 32:25</a></b></br> And the children of Gad and the children of Reuben spake unto Moses, saying, Thy servants will do as my lord commandeth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/5-27.htm">Deuteronomy 5:27</a></b></br> Go thou near, and hear all that the LORD our God shall say: and speak thou unto us all that the LORD our God shall speak unto thee; and we will hear <i>it</i>, and do <i>it</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1-5</a></b></br> Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/1-13.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/acts/23-3.htm">Commandest</a> <a href="/joshua/1-12.htm">Joshua</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/15-18.htm">Sendest</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/23-23.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Wherever</a> <a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Whither</a> <a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Whithersoever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/3-3.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/joshua/1-18.htm">Commandest</a> <a href="/joshua/2-1.htm">Joshua</a> <a href="/2_kings/1-6.htm">Sendest</a> <a href="/joshua/1-18.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/judges/2-15.htm">Wherever</a> <a href="/joshua/2-5.htm">Whither</a> <a href="/judges/2-15.htm">Whithersoever</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'; </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 /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "ca-pub-3753401421161123"; /* 200 x 200 Parallel Bible */ google_ad_slot = "7676643937"; google_ad_width = 200; google_ad_height = 200; //--> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/joshua/1.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>They answered</b><br />This phrase indicates a collective response from the people to Joshua. The Hebrew root for "answered" is "עָנָה" (anah), which often implies a thoughtful or considered reply. This reflects the unity and readiness of the Israelites to follow Joshua's leadership, a crucial moment as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. Historically, this response signifies a pivotal transition from the leadership of Moses to Joshua, underscoring the continuity of God's covenant with Israel.<p><b>Joshua</b><br />Joshua, whose name in Hebrew is "יְהוֹשֻׁעַ" (Yehoshua), meaning "Yahweh is salvation," is a central figure in this narrative. His leadership is divinely appointed, succeeding Moses. Joshua's role is not just as a military leader but as a spiritual guide, tasked with leading the Israelites into the fulfillment of God's promises. This moment marks the beginning of his leadership journey, emphasizing trust in God's guidance.<p><b>All that you have commanded us</b><br />This phrase reflects the people's commitment to obedience. The Hebrew word for "commanded" is "צִוָּה" (tsavah), which implies a directive given with authority. The Israelites' willingness to follow Joshua's commands is crucial for their success in conquering the land. It highlights the importance of obedience to God's appointed leaders and the collective responsibility of the community to adhere to divine instructions.<p><b>we will do</b><br />The phrase signifies a pledge of action and commitment. The Hebrew verb "עָשָׂה" (asah) means to do or to make, indicating a proactive stance. This commitment is essential for the Israelites as they face the challenges ahead. It underscores the necessity of faith in action, where belief is demonstrated through deeds, aligning with the broader biblical theme of faithfulness and works.<p><b>and wherever you send us</b><br />This part of the verse shows the people's readiness to follow Joshua's guidance without reservation. The Hebrew word for "send" is "שָׁלַח" (shalach), which conveys the idea of being dispatched with purpose. This willingness to go wherever Joshua directs them reflects a deep trust in his leadership and, by extension, in God's plan. It is a testament to their faith and the unity required to achieve their divine mission.<p><b>we will go</b><br />The phrase concludes the verse with a strong affirmation of commitment. The Hebrew verb "הָלַךְ" (halak) means to walk or to go, symbolizing movement and progress. This readiness to move forward is crucial for the Israelites as they stand on the brink of entering the Promised Land. It highlights the theme of journey and pilgrimage, central to the biblical narrative, where faith is a journey of trust and obedience to God's leading.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/joshua/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) <span class= "bld">They answered Joshua, saying, All that thou commandest us we will do.</span>--This promise of obedience may be taken as the reply of the whole people to Joshua's orders, not that of the two and a half tribes alone. It is remarkable that they repeat to him the words of Jehovah, as most appropriate in their judgment: "Be strong and of a good courage" (<a href="/joshua/1-18.htm" title="Whoever he be that does rebel against your commandment, and will not listen to your words in all that you command him, he shall be put to death: only be strong and of a good courage.">Joshua 1:18</a>).<p><span class= "bld"><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/joshua/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 16.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And they answered Joshua, saying.</span> We may compare this joyful willingness with the murmurings of the people in the wilderness, and their rebellion after the death of those who led them into the promised land (cf. <a href="/joshua/24-31.htm">Joshua 24:31</a> with <a href="/judges/2-10.htm">Judges 2:10, 11</a>, etc.). Obedience is easy when all goes well with us, and when it makes no demand upon our faith. The Israelites murmured when the promise was as yet unfulfilled. They rebelled against God when obedience entailed serf sacrifice. But now all was hope and eagerness. So it is often with the young Christian at the outset of life's battle, before he has begun to realise the exertion and self denial that can alone ensure him victory. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/1-16.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 they answered</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיַּעֲנ֔וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘ă·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6030.htm">Strong's 6030: </a> </span><span class="str2">To answer, respond</span><br /><br /><span class="word">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">“Everything</span><br /><span class="heb">כֹּ֤ל</span> <span class="translit">(kōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you have commanded</span><br /><span class="heb">צִוִּיתָ֙נוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(ṣiw·wî·ṯā·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine singular | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order</span><br /><br /><span class="word">us we will do,</span><br /><span class="heb">נַֽעֲשֶׂ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(na·‘ă·śeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common plural<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">and everywhere</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶֽל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you send</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּשְׁלָחֵ֖נוּ</span> <span class="translit">(tiš·lā·ḥê·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> </span><span class="str2">To send away, for, out</span><br /><br /><span class="word">us we will go.</span><br /><span class="heb">נֵלֵֽךְ׃</span> <span class="translit">(nê·lêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/1-16.htm">Joshua 1:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/1-16.htm">Joshua 1:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/1-16.htm">Joshua 1:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/1-16.htm">Joshua 1:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/1-16.htm">Joshua 1:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/1-16.htm">Joshua 1:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/1-16.htm">Joshua 1:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/1-16.htm">Joshua 1:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/1-16.htm">Joshua 1:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/1-16.htm">Joshua 1:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/1-16.htm">OT History: Joshua 1:16 They answered Joshua saying All that you (Josh. 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