Joshua 23:5 cpdv — the Lord your God will destroy them, and he will take them away before your face, and you shall possess the land, just…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"the Lord your God will destroy them, and he will take them away before your face, and you shall possess the land, just as he has promised you. "

— Joshua 23:5, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Joshua 23 — Context

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Joshua called all of Israel, and those greater by birth, and the leaders and rulers and teachers, and he said to them: “I am elderly and advanced in age.

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And you yourselves discern all that the Lord your God has done with all the surrounding nations, in what manner he himself has fought for you.

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And now, since he has divided to you by lot all the land, from the eastern part of the Jordan even to the great sea, and yet many nations still remain,

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the Lord your God will destroy them, and he will take them away before your face, and you shall possess the land, just as he has promised you.

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Even so, be strengthened and be careful that you observe all the things that have been written in the book of the law of Moses, and that you do not turn aside from them, neither to the right, nor to the left.

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Otherwise, after you have entered to the Gentiles, who will be among you in the future, you might swear by the name of their gods, and serve them, and adore them.

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Instead, cling to the Lord your God, just as you have done even to this day.

Joshua 23:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 23:5 say?
Joshua 23:5 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “the Lord your God will destroy them, and he will take them away before your face, and you shall possess the land, just as he has promised you. ”
Where is Joshua 23:5 in the Bible?
Joshua 23:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 23, verse 5.
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 23:5.
What translation should I read Joshua 23:5 in?
Joshua 23:5 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 23:5?
Joshua 23:5 reads (CPDV): “the Lord your God will destroy them, and he will take them away before your face, and you shall possess the land, just as he has promised you. ” 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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