Joshua 3:11 cpdv — Behold, the ark of the covenant of the Lord of all the earth shall go before you through the Jordan.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Behold, the ark of the covenant of the Lord of all the earth shall go before you through the Jordan. "

— Joshua 3:11, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Joshua 3 — Context

8

Now instruct the priests, who are carrying the ark of the covenant, and say to them, ‘When you will have entered into a part of the water of the Jordan, stand still in it.’ ”

9

And Joshua said to the sons of Israel, “Approach to here, and listen to the word of the Lord your God.”

10

And again, he said: “By this shall you know that the Lord, the living God, is in your midst, and that he shall scatter in your sight, the Canaanite and the Hittite, the Hivite and the Perizzite, likewise the Girgashite, and the Jebusite, and the Amorite.

11

Behold, the ark of the covenant of the Lord of all the earth shall go before you through the Jordan.

12

Prepare twelve men from the tribes of Israel, one from each tribe.

13

And when the priests who are carrying the ark of the Lord, the God of the entire earth, will have placed the steps of their feet in the waters of the Jordan, the waters that are lower will run down and pass away, and those that are approaching above will stand together in a mass.”

14

And the people departed from their tents, so that they might cross the Jordan. And the priests who were carrying the ark of the covenant were advancing before them.

Joshua 3:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Joshua 3:11 say?
Joshua 3:11 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Behold, the ark of the covenant of the Lord of all the earth shall go before you through the Jordan. ”
Where is Joshua 3:11 in the Bible?
Joshua 3:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 3, 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 3:11.
What translation should I read Joshua 3:11 in?
Joshua 3:11 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 3:11?
Joshua 3:11 reads (CPDV): “Behold, the ark of the covenant of the Lord of all the earth shall go before you through the Jordan. ” 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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