Joshua 1:3 nasb — "Every place on which the sole of your foot treads, I have given it to you, just as I spoke to Moses.

NASB

""Every place on which the sole of your foot treads, I have given it to you, just as I spoke to Moses."

— Joshua 1:3, NASB

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Joshua 1 — Context

1

Now it came about after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, that the LORD spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' servant, saying,

2

"Moses My servant is dead; now therefore arise, cross this Jordan, you and all this people, to the land which I am giving to them, to the sons of Israel.

3

"Every place on which the sole of your foot treads, I have given it to you, just as I spoke to Moses.

4

"From the wilderness and this Lebanon, even as far as the great river, the river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and as far as the Great Sea toward the setting of the sun will be your territory.

5

"No man will be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I have been with Moses, I will be with you; I will not fail you or forsake you.

6

"Be strong and courageous, for you shall give this people possession of the land which I swore to their fathers to give them.

Joshua 1:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 1:3 say?
Joshua 1:3 in the NASB reads: “"Every place on which the sole of your foot treads, I have given it to you, just as I spoke to Moses.”
Where is Joshua 1:3 in the Bible?
Joshua 1:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 1, verse 3.
Who wrote Joshua?
Joshua is traditionally attributed to Joshua (traditional). Traditionally written by Joshua with later additions noting his death and burial. It was written c. 1405–1380 BC.
What is the book of Joshua about?
Joshua is the account of Israel's entry into Canaan under Moses' successor — the crossing of the Jordan, the fall of Jericho, the conquest of the land, and its division among the twelve tribes. It is a record of God's faithfulness to his covenant promise to Abraham.
What are the major themes of Joshua?
Joshua explores themes including Conquest, Faithfulness, Inheritance, Courage, Holy War. These themes shape the meaning and context of Joshua 1:3.
What translation should I read Joshua 1:3 in?
Joshua 1:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Joshua 1:3?
Joshua 1:3 reads (NASB): “"Every place on which the sole of your foot treads, I have given it to you, just as I spoke to Moses.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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