Joshua 23:11 web — Take good heed therefore to yourselves, that you love Yahweh your God.

World English Bible

"Take good heed therefore to yourselves, that you love Yahweh your God."

— Joshua 23:11, World English Bible

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Joshua 23 — Context

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but hold fast to Yahweh your God, as you have done to this day.

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"For Yahweh has driven great and strong nations out from before you. But as for you, no man has stood before you to this day.

10

One man of you shall chase a thousand; for it is Yahweh your God who fights for you, as he spoke to you.

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Take good heed therefore to yourselves, that you love Yahweh your God.

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"But if you do at all go back, and hold fast to the remnant of these nations, even these who remain among you, and make marriages with them, and go in to them, and they to you;

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know for a certainty that Yahweh your God will no longer drive these nations from out of your sight; but they shall be a snare and a trap to you, a scourge in your sides, and thorns in your eyes, until you perish from off this good land which Yahweh your God has given you.

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"Behold, today I am going the way of all the earth. You know in all your hearts and in all your souls that not one thing has failed of all the good things which Yahweh your God spoke concerning you. All have happened to you. Not one thing has failed of it.

Joshua 23:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 23:11 say?
Joshua 23:11 in the World English Bible reads: “Take good heed therefore to yourselves, that you love Yahweh your God.”
Where is Joshua 23:11 in the Bible?
Joshua 23:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 23, verse 11.
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 23:11.
What translation should I read Joshua 23:11 in?
Joshua 23:11 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 23:11?
Joshua 23:11 reads (WEB): “Take good heed therefore to yourselves, that you love Yahweh your God.” 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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