Joshua 5:15

Joshua 5:16 cpdv — He said: “Remove your shoes from your feet. For the place on which you stand is holy.” And Joshua did just as he had be…

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"He said: “Remove your shoes from your feet. For the place on which you stand is holy.” And Joshua did just as he had been commanded. "

— Joshua 5:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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“Loose, saith he, thy shoes from off thy feet: for the place whereon thou standest is holy. And Joshua did as was commanded him. ”
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Joshua 5 — Context

And when Joshua was in the field of the city of Jericho, he lifted up his eyes, and he saw a man standing opposite him, holding a drawn sword. And he went to him and said, “Are you one of ours, or one of our adversaries?”

And he responded: “Not at all. Instead, I am a prince of the host of the Lord, and now I have arrived.”

Joshua fell prone on the ground. And reverencing, he said, “What does my lord say to his servant?”

He said: “Remove your shoes from your feet. For the place on which you stand is holy.” And Joshua did just as he had been commanded.

Joshua 5:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 5:16 say?

Joshua 5:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “He said: “Remove your shoes from your feet. For the place on which you stand is holy.” And Joshua did just as he had been commanded. ”

Where is Joshua 5:16 in the Bible?

Joshua 5:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 5, verse 16.

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 5:16.

What translation should I read Joshua 5:16 in?

Joshua 5:16 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 5:16?

Joshua 5:16 reads (CPDV): “He said: “Remove your shoes from your feet. For the place on which you stand is holy.” And Joshua did just as he had been commanded. ” 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.

Joshua 5:16 cpdv — He said: “Remove your shoes from your feet. For the place on which you stand is holy.” And Joshua did just as he had be…

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Joshua 5 — Context

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