Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But commission Joshua, and encourage and strengthen him, for he will lead this people across and will cause them to inherit the land that you will see.” New Living Translation Instead, commission Joshua and encourage and strengthen him, for he will lead the people across the Jordan. He will give them all the land you now see before you as their possession.’ English Standard Version But charge Joshua, and encourage and strengthen him, for he shall go over at the head of this people, and he shall put them in possession of the land that you shall see.’ Berean Standard Bible But commission Joshua, encourage him, and strengthen him, for he will cross over ahead of the people and enable them to inherit the land that you will see.” King James Bible But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him: for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which thou shalt see. New King James Version But command Joshua, and encourage him and strengthen him; for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which you will see.’ New American Standard Bible But commission Joshua and encourage him and strengthen him, for he shall go across leading this people, and he will give to them, as an inheritance, the land which you will see.’ NASB 1995 ‘But charge Joshua and encourage him and strengthen him, for he shall go across at the head of this people, and he will give them as an inheritance the land which you will see.’ NASB 1977 ‘But charge Joshua and encourage him and strengthen him; for he shall go across at the head of this people, and he shall give them as an inheritance the land which you will see.’ Legacy Standard Bible But command Joshua and strengthen him and encourage him, for he shall go across at the head of this people, and he will cause them to inherit the land which you will see.’ Amplified Bible But command Joshua and encourage and strengthen him, for he shall go across and lead this people, and he will give them the land which you see as an inheritance.’ Christian Standard Bible But commission Joshua and encourage and strengthen him, for he will cross over ahead of the people and enable them to inherit this land that you will see.’ Holman Christian Standard Bible But commission Joshua and encourage and strengthen him, for he will cross over ahead of the people and enable them to inherit this land that you will see.’ American Standard Version But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him; for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which thou shalt see. Contemporary English Version Joshua will lead Israel across the Jordan to take the land, so help him be strong and brave and tell him what he must do." English Revised Version But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him: for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which thou shalt see. GOD'S WORD® Translation Give instructions to Joshua. Encourage and strengthen him, because he will lead these people across [the Jordan River], and he will help them take possession of the land you see." Good News Translation Give Joshua his instructions. Strengthen his determination, because he will lead the people across to occupy the land that you see.' International Standard Version Therefore charge Joshua to be doubly strong, because he will lead this people and cause them to inherit the land that you'll see.' Majority Standard Bible But commission Joshua, encourage him, and strengthen him, for he will cross over ahead of the people and enable them to inherit the land that you will see.” NET Bible Commission Joshua, and encourage and strengthen him, because he will lead these people over and will enable them to inherit the land you will see." New Heart English Bible But commission Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him; for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which you shall see." Webster's Bible Translation But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him: for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which thou shalt see. World English Bible But commission Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him; for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which you shall see.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand charge Joshua, and strengthen him, and harden him, for he passes over before this people, and he causes them to inherit the land which you see. Young's Literal Translation and charge Jehoshua, and strengthen him, and harden him, for he doth pass over before this people, and he doth cause them to inherit the land which thou seest. Smith's Literal Translation And command Joshua and strengthen him, and make him firm, for he shall pass through before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which thou shalt see. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleCommand Josue, and encourage and strengthen him: for he shall go before this people, and shall divide unto them the land which thou shalt see. Catholic Public Domain Version Instruct Joshua, and encourage and strengthen him. For he shall go before this people, and he shall distribute to them the land that you will see.’ New American Bible Commission Joshua, and encourage and strengthen him, for it is he who will cross at the head of this people and he who will give them possession of the land you are to see. New Revised Standard Version But charge Joshua, and encourage and strengthen him, because it is he who shall cross over at the head of this people and who shall secure their possession of the land that you will see.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him; for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which you shall see. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And command Yeshua and empower him and strengthen him, because he shall cross before this people and he shall cause them to inherit the land that you will see'. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him; for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which thou shalt see.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And charge Joshua, and strengthen him, and encourage him; for he shall go before the face of this people, and he shall give them the inheritance of all the land which thou hast seen. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Moses Forbidden to Cross the Jordan…27Go to the top of Pisgah and look to the west and north and south and east. See the land with your own eyes, for you will not cross this Jordan. 28But commission Joshua, encourage him, and strengthen him, for he will cross over ahead of the people and enable them to inherit the land that you will see.” 29So we stayed in the valley opposite Beth-peor.… Cross References Joshua 1:6-9 Be strong and courageous, for you shall give these people the inheritance of the land that I swore to their fathers I would give them. / Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go. / This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do. ... Numbers 27:18-23 And the LORD replied to Moses, “Take Joshua son of Nun, a man with the Spirit in him, and lay your hands on him. / Have him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole congregation, and commission him in their sight. / Confer on him some of your authority, so that the whole congregation of Israel will obey him. ... Exodus 17:9-14 So Moses said to Joshua, “Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on the hilltop with the staff of God in my hand.” / Joshua did as Moses had instructed him and fought against the Amalekites, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. / As long as Moses held up his hands, Israel prevailed; but when he lowered them, Amalek prevailed. ... 1 Chronicles 22:11-13 Now, my son, may the LORD be with you, and may you succeed in building the house of the LORD your God, as He said you would. / Above all, may the LORD give you insight and understanding when He puts you in command over Israel, so that you may keep the Law of the LORD your God. / Then you will succeed, if you carefully follow the statutes and ordinances that the LORD commanded Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged. 1 Kings 2:1-4 As the time drew near for David to die, he charged his son Solomon, / “I am about to go the way of all the earth. So be strong and prove yourself a man. / And keep the charge of the LORD your God to walk in His ways and to keep His statutes, commandments, ordinances, and decrees, as written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you turn, ... 1 Samuel 16:12-13 So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him, for he is the one.” / So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah. 2 Timothy 2:1-2 You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. / And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well. Acts 20:28 Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood. 1 Timothy 4:12-16 Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. / Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching. / Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders. ... Hebrews 13:7 Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. 1 Peter 5:1-4 As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you: / Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed, but out of eagerness; / not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. ... Philippians 2:19-22 Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I learn how you are doing. / I have nobody else like him who will genuinely care for your needs. / For all the others look after their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. ... 2 Peter 1:12-15 Therefore I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have. / I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of my body, / because I know that this tent will soon be laid aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me. ... 2 Corinthians 10:8 For even if I boast somewhat excessively about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up rather than tearing you down, I will not be ashamed. Ephesians 6:10-18 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. / For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ... Treasury of Scripture But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him: for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which you shall see. charge Joshua Deuteronomy 1:38 But Joshua the son of Nun, which standeth before thee, he shall go in thither: encourage him: for he shall cause Israel to inherit it. Deuteronomy 31:3,7,23 The LORD thy God, he will go over before thee, and he will destroy these nations from before thee, and thou shalt possess them: and Joshua, he shall go over before thee, as the LORD hath said… Numbers 27:18-23 And the LORD said unto Moses, Take thee Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the spirit, and lay thine hand upon him; … for he shall Joshua 1:2 Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even to the children of Israel. Joshua 3:7-17 And the LORD said unto Joshua, This day will I begin to magnify thee in the sight of all Israel, that they may know that, as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee… John 1:17 For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. Jesus Jump to Previous Cause Charge Comforting Commission Encourage Harden Head Inherit Inheritance Jehoshua Jordan Joshua Lead Making Orders Possession Seest Strengthen StrongJump to Next Cause Charge Comforting Commission Encourage Harden Head Inherit Inheritance Jehoshua Jordan Joshua Lead Making Orders Possession Seest Strengthen StrongDeuteronomy 3 1. The conquest of Og, king of Bashan11. This size of his bed 12. The distribution of his lands to the two tribes and half 23. Moses prays to enter into the land 26. He is permitted to see it But commission Joshua The Hebrew word for "commission" is "tsavah," which means to appoint, command, or charge. This is a significant moment of leadership transition. Moses, who has led the Israelites out of Egypt and through the wilderness, is now instructed by God to appoint Joshua as his successor. This act of commissioning is not merely a formal appointment but a divine mandate, emphasizing the continuity of God's plan for His people. Joshua, whose name means "The LORD is salvation," is to be the instrument through which God will fulfill His promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. and encourage and strengthen him for he will cross over ahead of this people and enable them to inherit the land that you will see Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But commissionוְצַ֥ו (wə·ṣaw) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order Joshua, יְהוֹשֻׁ֖עַ (yə·hō·wō·šu·a‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3091: Joshua -- 'the LORD is salvation', Moses' successor, also the name of a number of Israelites and encourage וְחַזְּקֵ֣הוּ (wə·ḥaz·zə·qê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer and strengthen him, וְאַמְּצֵ֑הוּ (wə·’am·mə·ṣê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 553: To be stout, strong, bold, alert for כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction he ה֣וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are will cross over יַעֲבֹ֗ר (ya·‘ă·ḇōr) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on ahead of לִפְנֵי֙ (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the הַזֶּ֔ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that people הָעָ֣ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock and enable them to inherit יַנְחִ֣יל (yan·ḥîl) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5157: To inherit, to occupy, to bequeath, distribute, instate the land הָאָ֖רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land that אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that you will see.” תִּרְאֶֽה׃ (tir·’eh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 7200: To see Links Deuteronomy 3:28 NIVDeuteronomy 3:28 NLT Deuteronomy 3:28 ESV Deuteronomy 3:28 NASB Deuteronomy 3:28 KJV Deuteronomy 3:28 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 3:28 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 3:28 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 3:28 French Bible Deuteronomy 3:28 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 3:28 But commission Joshua and encourage him and (Deut. 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