Joshua 3:8 net — Instruct the priests carrying the ark of the covenant,‘When you reach the bank of the Jordan River, wade into the water…

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"Instruct the priests carrying the ark of the covenant,‘When you reach the bank of the Jordan River, wade into the water.’”"

— Joshua 3:8, NET Bible

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Joshua 3 — Context

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Joshua told the people,“Ritually consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will perform miraculous deeds among you.”

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Joshua told the priests,“Pick up the ark of the covenant and pass on ahead of the people.” So they picked up the ark of the covenant and went ahead of the people.

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The LORD told Joshua,“This very day I will begin to honor you before all Israel so they will know that I am with you just as I was with Moses.

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Instruct the priests carrying the ark of the covenant,‘When you reach the bank of the Jordan River, wade into the water.’”

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Joshua told the Israelites,“Come here and listen to the words of the LORD your God!”

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Joshua continued,“This is how you will know the living God is among you and that he will truly drive out before you the Canaanites, Hittites, Hivites, Perizzites, Girgashites, Amorites, and Jebusites.

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Look! The ark of the covenant of the Lord of the whole earth is ready to enter the Jordan ahead of you.

Joshua 3:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 3:8 say?
Joshua 3:8 in the NET Bible reads: “Instruct the priests carrying the ark of the covenant,‘When you reach the bank of the Jordan River, wade into the water.’””
Where is Joshua 3:8 in the Bible?
Joshua 3:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 3, verse 8.
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 3:8.
What translation should I read Joshua 3:8 in?
Joshua 3:8 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 3:8?
Joshua 3:8 reads (NET): “Instruct the priests carrying the ark of the covenant,‘When you reach the bank of the Jordan River, wade into the water.’”” 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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