New International Version Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” New Living Translation This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” English Standard Version Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Berean Standard Bible Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Berean Literal Bible Have I not commanded you to be strong and to be of good courage? Do not be afraid nor dismayed, for with you YHWH your God is in every place where you go.” King James Bible Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. New King James Version Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” New American Standard Bible Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not be terrified nor dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” NASB 1995 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” NASB 1977 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Legacy Standard Bible Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not be in dread or be dismayed, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.” Amplified Bible Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not be terrified or dismayed (intimidated), for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Berean Annotated Bible Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God {YHWH Eloheka} is with you wherever you go. Christian Standard Bible Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” American Standard Version Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of good courage; be not affrighted, neither be thou dismayed: for Jehovah thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. Contemporary English Version I've commanded you to be strong and brave. Don't ever be afraid or discouraged! I am the LORD your God, and I will be there to help you wherever you go. English Revised Version Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not affrighted, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. GOD'S WORD® Translation "I have commanded you, 'Be strong and courageous! Don't tremble or be terrified, because the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.'" Good News Translation Remember that I have commanded you to be determined and confident! Do not be afraid or discouraged, for I, the LORD your God, am with you wherever you go." International Standard Version I've commanded you, haven't I? Be strong and courageous. Don't be fearful or discouraged, because the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." NET Bible I repeat, be strong and brave! Don't be afraid and don't panic, for I, the LORD your God, am with you in all you do." New Heart English Bible Haven't I commanded you? Be strong and of good courage. Do not be afraid, neither be dismayed: for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go. Webster's Bible Translation Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHave I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” World English Bible Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be dismayed, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHave I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous; do not be terrified nor frightened, for your God YHWH [is] with you in every [place] to where you go.” Berean Literal Bible Have I not commanded you to be strong and to be of good courage? Do not be afraid nor dismayed, for with you YHWH your God is in every place where you go.” Young's Literal Translation Have not I commanded thee? be strong and courageous; be not terrified nor affrighted, for with thee is Jehovah thy God in every place whither thou goest.' Smith's Literal Translation Did I not command thee? Be strong and be active; thou shalt not fear and thou shalt not bend: for Jehovah thy God is with thee in all where thou shalt go. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBehold I command thee, take courage, end be strong. Fear not and be not dismayed: because the Lord thy God is with thee in all things whatsoever thou shalt go to. Catholic Public Domain Version Behold, I am instructing you. Be strengthened, and be steadfast. Do not dread, and do not fear. For the Lord your God is with you in all things, wherever you may go.” New American Bible I command you: be strong and steadfast! Do not fear nor be dismayed, for the LORD, your God, is with you wherever you go. New Revised Standard Version I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBehold, I have commanded you. Be strong and of good courage; fear not, neither be dismayed; for the your God is with you wherever you go. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Behold I have commanded you; be strong and be strengthened. You shall not fear and you shall not be moved, because LORD JEHOVAH your God is with you wherever you go.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of good courage; be not affrighted, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.' Brenton Septuagint Translation Lo! I have commanded thee; be strong and courageous, be not cowardly nor fearful, for the Lord thy God is with thee in all places whither thou goest. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context God Commissions Joshua…8This 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. 9Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Cross References Have I not commanded you Deuteronomy 31:7 Then Moses called for Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their fathers to give them, and you shall give it to them as an inheritance. Deuteronomy 31:23 Then the LORD commissioned Joshua son of Nun and said, “Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the Israelites into the land that I swore to give them, and I will be with you.” to be strong and courageous? Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” 1 Chronicles 28:20 David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, Deuteronomy 31:8 The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.” Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. for the LORD your God is with you Exodus 3:12 “I will surely be with you,” God said, “and this will be the sign to you that I have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, all of you will worship God on this mountain.” Judges 6:16 “Surely I will be with you,” the LORD replied, “and you will strike down all the Midianites as one man.” Matthew 28:20 and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” wherever you go.” Genesis 28:15 Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” Psalm 121:8 The LORD will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore. Psalm 139:7-10 Where can I go to escape Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence? / If I ascend to the heavens, You are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, You are there. / If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle by the farthest sea, … Psalm 27:1 Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Isaiah 43:1-2 But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! / When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. Treasury of Scripture Have not I commanded you? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be you dismayed: for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go. Have Deuteronomy 31:7,8,28 And Moses called unto Joshua, and said unto him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou must go with this people unto the land which the LORD hath sworn unto their fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit it… Judges 6:14 And the LORD looked upon him, and said, Go in this thy might, and thou shalt save Israel from the hand of the Midianites: have not I sent thee? 2 Samuel 13:28 Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now when Amnon's heart is merry with wine, and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon; then kill him, fear not: have not I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant. Be strong Joshua 1:6,7 Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them… be not Genesis 28:15 And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of. Deuteronomy 20:1 When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, and a people more than thou, be not afraid of them: for the LORD thy God is with thee, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt. Psalm 27:1,2 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? … for the Lord Psalm 46:7 The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah. Isaiah 43:1,5 But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine… Jump to Previous Affrighted Afraid Commanded Courage Courageous Discouraged Dismayed Heart Orders Strong Terrified Tremble Wherever Whither WhithersoeverJump to Next Affrighted Afraid Commanded Courage Courageous Discouraged Dismayed Heart Orders Strong Terrified Tremble Wherever Whither WhithersoeverJoshua 1 1. The Lord appoints Joshua to succeed Moses3. The borders of the promised land 5. God promises to assist Joshua 8. He gives him instructions 10. Joshua prepares the people to pass over Jordan 12. He puts the two tribes and a half in mind of their promise to Moses 16. They promise him allegiance Have I not commanded you God’s charge to Joshua carries the full authority of Israel’s covenant Lord as Joshua succeeds Moses and prepares to lead the nation into Canaan. Deu 31:7 Then Moses called for Joshua and said to him… to be strong and courageous? Joshua would face military conflict, difficult decisions, and the weight of leading Israel into the land God had promised. His strength was to rest in God’s faithfulness rather than personal ability. Deu 31:6 Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified… Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, The fortified cities and powerful peoples of Canaan gave real cause for human fear, yet Israel’s success depended on trusting and obeying God. Deu 31:8 The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you.… for the LORD your God is with you God had not abandoned His people with the death of Moses; He remained personally present with Joshua as their leader and with Israel as His covenant nation. Exo 3:12 “I will surely be with you,” God said, “and this will be…”… wherever you go.” Whether entering battle, dividing the land, or establishing Israel in Canaan, Joshua could proceed with confidence that God’s presence and purpose would not fail. Gen 28:15 Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go… Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe central figure in this passage, Joshua is the successor of Moses and the leader of the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. He is tasked with leading the people in the conquest of Canaan. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The God of Israel, who commands Joshua to be strong and courageous. Yahweh's presence and promises are central to the encouragement given to Joshua. 3. The Israelites The people of God who are about to enter the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership. They are the recipients of God's promises and are called to trust in His guidance. 4. The Promised Land (Canaan) The land promised by God to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It represents the fulfillment of God's covenant and the place where the Israelites are to establish themselves as a nation. 5. The Command God's directive to Joshua to be strong and courageous, emphasizing reliance on God's presence and promises rather than fear or discouragement. Teaching Points Strength and Courage in GodTrue strength and courage come from reliance on God's presence and promises, not from our own abilities. Overcoming Fear and Discouragement Fear and discouragement are natural human responses, but they can be overcome by trusting in God's constant presence. God's Faithfulness God's promise to be with Joshua is a reflection of His unchanging faithfulness to His people throughout history. Leadership and Obedience Effective leadership in God's kingdom requires obedience to His commands and trust in His guidance. Personal Application Just as Joshua was called to be strong and courageous, believers today are called to face their own challenges with the assurance of God's presence. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 1:9?2. How can we apply "be strong and courageous" in our daily challenges? 3. What does "the LORD your God is with you" mean for believers today? 4. How does Joshua 1:9 connect with God's promises in Deuteronomy 31:6? 5. In what ways can fear hinder our obedience to God's commands? 6. How can we cultivate strength and courage through prayer and scripture study? 7. How does Joshua 1:9 encourage believers to face fear and uncertainty in life? 8. What historical context surrounds the command in Joshua 1:9? 9. How does Joshua 1:9 reflect God's promise of presence and support? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 1? Joshua 1:9 calls believers to reject fear and discouragement and to step forward in Spirit-empowered strength and courage because God Himself has commanded and accompanies us at all times. Confidence in His unbroken presence transforms daunting assignments into opportunities to display trustful obedience and to witness His faithful power in every place He leads. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Have I notהֲל֤וֹא (hă·lō·w) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no commanded you צִוִּיתִ֙יךָ֙ (ṣiw·wî·ṯî·ḵā) Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order to be strong חֲזַ֣ק (ḥă·zaq) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer and courageous? וֶאֱמָ֔ץ (we·’ĕ·māṣ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 553: To be stout, strong, bold, alert Do not אַֽל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not be afraid תַּעֲרֹ֖ץ (ta·‘ă·rōṣ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 6206: To cause to tremble, tremble or discouraged, תֵּחָ֑ת (tê·ḥāṯ) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 2865: To prostrate, to break down, either, by violence, by confusion and fear for כִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel your God אֱלֹהֶ֔יךָ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative is with עִמְּךָ֙ (‘im·mə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 5973: With, equally with you wherever בְּכֹ֖ל (bə·ḵōl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every you go.” תֵּלֵֽךְ׃ (tê·lêḵ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk Additonal Resources Joshua 1:9 Blue Letter BibleJoshua 1:9 Bible Gateway Joshua 1:9 Bible.com Joshua 1:9 NIV |
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