Joshua 4:23 nasb — "For the LORD your God dried up the waters of the Jordan before you until you had crossed, just as the LORD your God ha…

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""For the LORD your God dried up the waters of the Jordan before you until you had crossed, just as the LORD your God had done to the Red Sea, which He dried up before us until we had crossed;"

— Joshua 4:23, NASB

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KJV
“For the Lord your God dried up the waters of Jordan from before you, until ye were passed over, as the Lord your God did to the Red sea, which he dried up from before us, until we were gone over:”
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ASV
“For Jehovah your God dried up the waters of the Jordan from before you, until ye were passed over, as Jehovah your God did to the Red Sea, which he dried up from before us, until we were passed over; ”
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WEB
“For Yahweh your God dried up the waters of the Jordan from before you, until you had passed over, as Yahweh your God did to the Red Sea, which he dried up from before us, until we had passed over;”
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NET
“For the LORD your God dried up the water of the Jordan before you while you crossed over. It was just like when the LORD your God dried up the Red Sea before us while we crossed it.”
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DRB
“The Lord your God drying up the waters thereof in your sight, until you passed over:”
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BBE
“For the Lord your God made the waters of Jordan dry before you till you had gone across, as he did to the Red Sea, drying it up before us till we had gone across:”
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KJVA
“For the Lord your God dried up the waters of Jordan from before you, until ye were passed over, as the Lord your God did to the Red sea, which he dried up from before us, until we were gone over:”
King James Version with Apocrypha · Read this chapter in KJVA

Joshua 4 — Context

Those twelve stones which they had taken from the Jordan, Joshua set up at Gilgal.

He said to the sons of Israel, "When your children ask their fathers in time to come, saying, 'What are these stones?'

then you shall inform your children, saying, 'Israel crossed this Jordan on dry ground.'

"For the LORD your God dried up the waters of the Jordan before you until you had crossed, just as the LORD your God had done to the Red Sea, which He dried up before us until we had crossed;

that all the peoples of the earth may know that the hand of the LORD is mighty, so that you may fear the LORD your God forever."

Joshua 4:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 4:23 say?

Joshua 4:23 in the NASB reads: “"For the LORD your God dried up the waters of the Jordan before you until you had crossed, just as the LORD your God had done to the Red Sea, which He dried up before us until we had crossed;”

Where is Joshua 4:23 in the Bible?

Joshua 4:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 4, verse 23.

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 4:23.

What translation should I read Joshua 4:23 in?

Joshua 4:23 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 4:23?

Joshua 4:23 reads (NASB): “"For the LORD your God dried up the waters of the Jordan before you until you had crossed, just as the LORD your God had done to the Red Sea, which He dried up before us until we had crossed;” 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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