Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Tell the priests who carry the ark of the covenant: ‘When you reach the edge of the Jordan’s waters, go and stand in the river.’” New Living Translation Give this command to the priests who carry the Ark of the Covenant: ‘When you reach the banks of the Jordan River, take a few steps into the river and stop there.’” English Standard Version And as for you, command the priests who bear the ark of the covenant, ‘When you come to the brink of the waters of the Jordan, you shall stand still in the Jordan.’” Berean Standard Bible Command the priests carrying the ark of the covenant: ‘When you reach the edge of the waters, stand in the Jordan.’” King James Bible And thou shalt command the priests that bear the ark of the covenant, saying, When ye are come to the brink of the water of Jordan, ye shall stand still in Jordan. New King James Version You shall command the priests who bear the ark of the covenant, saying, ‘When you have come to the edge of the water of the Jordan, you shall stand in the Jordan.’ ” New American Standard Bible So you shall command the priests who are carrying the ark of the covenant, saying, ‘When you come to the edge of the waters of the Jordan, you shall stand still in the Jordan.’” NASB 1995 “You shall, moreover, command the priests who are carrying the ark of the covenant, saying, ‘When you come to the edge of the waters of the Jordan, you shall stand still in the Jordan.’” NASB 1977 “You shall, moreover, command the priests who are carrying the ark of the covenant, saying, ‘When you come to the edge of the waters of the Jordan, you shall stand still in the Jordan.’” Legacy Standard Bible Moreover, you shall command the priests who are carrying the ark of the covenant, saying, ‘When you come to the edge of the waters of the Jordan, you shall stand still in the Jordan.’” Amplified Bible You shall command the priests who carry the ark of the covenant, saying, ‘When you come to the edge of the waters of the Jordan, you shall stand still in the Jordan.’” Christian Standard Bible Command the priests carrying the ark of the covenant: When you reach the edge of the water, stand in the Jordan.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Command the priests carrying the ark of the covenant: When you reach the edge of the waters, stand in the Jordan.” American Standard Version And thou shalt command the priests that bear the ark of the covenant, saying, When ye are come to the brink of the waters of the Jordan, ye shall stand still in the Jordan. Contemporary English Version Now, tell the priests who are carrying the chest to go a little way into the river and stand there." English Revised Version And thou shalt command the priests that bear the ark of the covenant, saying, When ye are come to the brink of the waters of Jordan, ye shall stand still in Jordan. GOD'S WORD® Translation Order the priests who carry the ark of the promise, 'When you step into the water of the Jordan River, stand there.'" Good News Translation Tell the priests carrying the Covenant Box that when they reach the river, they must wade in and stand near the bank." International Standard Version Give this command to the priests who are carrying the Ark of the Covenant: 'When you arrive at the water of the Jordan River, stand still in the Jordan.'" NET Bible Instruct the priests carrying the ark of the covenant, 'When you reach the bank of the Jordan River, wade into the water.'" New Heart English Bible You shall command the priests who bear the ark of the covenant, saying, 'When you come to the brink of the waters of the Jordan, you shall stand still in the Jordan.'" Webster's Bible Translation And thou shalt command the priests that bear the ark of the covenant, saying, When ye have come to the brink of the water of Jordan, ye shall stand still in Jordan. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleCommand the priests carrying the ark of the covenant: ‘When you reach the edge of the waters, stand in the Jordan.’” World English Bible You shall command the priests who bear the ark of the covenant, saying, ‘When you come to the brink of the waters of the Jordan, you shall stand still in the Jordan.’” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand you, command the priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant, saying, When you come to the extremity of the waters of the Jordan, stand in the Jordan.” Young's Literal Translation and thou, thou dost command the priests bearing the ark of the covenant, saying, When ye come unto the extremity of the waters of the Jordan -- in the Jordan ye stand.' Smith's Literal Translation And thou shalt command the priests lifting up the ark of the covenant, saying, When ye come to the extremity of the water of Jordan ye shall stand in Jordan. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd do thou command the priests that carry the ark of the covenant, and say to them: When you shall have entered into part of the water of the Jordan, stand in it. Catholic Public Domain Version Now instruct the priests, who are carrying the ark of the covenant, and say to them, ‘When you will have entered into a part of the water of the Jordan, stand still in it.’ ” New American Bible Now command the priests carrying the ark of the covenant, “When you come to the edge of the waters of the Jordan, there take your stand.” New Revised Standard Version You are the one who shall command the priests who bear the ark of the covenant, ‘When you come to the edge of the waters of the Jordan, you shall stand still in the Jordan.’” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd you shall command the priests who carry the ark of the covenant of the LORD, saying, When you are come to the brink of the waters of the Jordan, you shall stand still in the Jordan. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And you command the Priests who bear the ark of the covenant of LORD JEHOVAH and say to them: “Whenever you have come to the head of the waters of Jordan, stand in the Jordan!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And thou shalt command the priests that bear the ark of the covenant, saying: When ye are come to the brink of the waters of the Jordan, ye shall stand still in the Jordan.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And now charge the priests that bear the ark of the covenant, saying, As soon as ye shall enter on a part of the water of Jordan, then ye shall stand in Jordan. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Crossing the Jordan…7Now the LORD said to Joshua, “Today I will begin to exalt you in the sight of all Israel, so they may know that I am with you just as I was with Moses. 8 Command the priests carrying the ark of the covenant: ‘When you reach the edge of the waters, stand in the Jordan.’” 9So Joshua told the Israelites, “Come here and listen to the words of the LORD your God.”… Cross References Exodus 14:15-16 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to Me? Tell the Israelites to go forward. / And as for you, lift up your staff and stretch out your hand over the sea and divide it, so that the Israelites can go through the sea on dry ground. 2 Kings 2:8 And Elijah took his cloak, rolled it up, and struck the waters, which parted to the right and to the left, so that the two of them crossed over on dry ground. Psalm 114:3 The sea observed and fled; the Jordan turned back; Isaiah 43:2 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. Hebrews 11:29 By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were drowned. Exodus 14:21-22 Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove back the sea with a strong east wind that turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, / and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left. 2 Kings 2:14 Then he took the cloak of Elijah that had fallen from him and struck the waters. “Where now is the LORD, the God of Elijah?” he asked. And when he had struck the waters, they parted to the right and to the left, and Elisha crossed over. Psalm 77:16 The waters saw You, O God; the waters saw You and swirled; even the depths were shaken. Isaiah 51:10 Was it not You who dried up the sea, the waters of the great deep, who made a road in the depths of the sea for the redeemed to cross over? Matthew 14:29 “Come,” said Jesus. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus. Exodus 15:8 At the blast of Your nostrils the waters piled up; like a wall the currents stood firm; the depths congealed in the heart of the sea. Psalm 66:6 He turned the sea into dry land; they passed through the waters on foot; there we rejoiced in Him. Isaiah 11:15-16 The LORD will devote to destruction the gulf of the Sea of Egypt; with a scorching wind He will sweep His hand over the Euphrates. He will split it into seven streams for men to cross with dry sandals. / There will be a highway for the remnant of His people who remain from Assyria, as there was for Israel when they came up from the land of Egypt. John 6:19 When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the sea—and they were terrified. Exodus 14:29 But the Israelites had walked through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left. Treasury of Scripture And you shall command the priests that bear the ark of the covenant, saying, When you are come to the brink of the water of Jordan, you shall stand still in Jordan. command Joshua 3:3 And they commanded the people, saying, When ye see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, and the priests the Levites bearing it, then ye shall remove from your place, and go after it. 1 Chronicles 15:11,12 And David called for Zadok and Abiathar the priests, and for the Levites, for Uriel, Asaiah, and Joel, Shemaiah, and Eliel, and Amminadab, … 2 Chronicles 17:8,9 And with them he sent Levites, even Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehonathan, and Adonijah, and Tobijah, and Tobadonijah, Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, priests… ye shall stand Joshua 3:17 And the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the midst of Jordan, and all the Israelites passed over on dry ground, until all the people were passed clean over Jordan. Exodus 14:13 And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever. Lamentations 3:26 It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD. Jump to Previous Agreement Ark Bear Bearing Brink Carry Carrying Command Covenant Edge Extremity Jordan Jordan's Moreover Orders Priests Reach River Stand Thou Water Waters WhenJump to Next Agreement Ark Bear Bearing Brink Carry Carrying Command Covenant Edge Extremity Jordan Jordan's Moreover Orders Priests Reach River Stand Thou Water Waters WhenJoshua 3 1. Joshua come to Jordan2. The officers instruct the people for their passage 7. The Lord encourages Joshua 9. Joshua encourages the people 14. The water of Jordan are divided Command the priests carrying the ark of the covenant: The priests were from the tribe of Levi, specifically chosen to carry the Ark, which symbolized God's presence among His people. The Ark contained the tablets of the Law, Aaron's rod, and a jar of manna, representing God's covenant, authority, and provision. This command highlights the importance of spiritual leadership and obedience to God's instructions. The Ark's presence signifies that God is leading His people into the Promised Land, similar to how Christ leads believers into spiritual rest and inheritance. When you reach the edge of the waters: Stand in the Jordan: Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe leader of the Israelites after Moses, tasked with leading them into the Promised Land. 2. Priests The Levitical priests who carried the Ark of the Covenant, representing God's presence among His people. 3. Ark of the Covenant A sacred chest that held the tablets of the Law, symbolizing God's covenant with Israel. 4. Jordan River The river that the Israelites needed to cross to enter the Promised Land. 5. Israelites The people of God, descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who were on the brink of entering the land promised to them by God. Teaching Points Obedience to God's CommandsThe priests were instructed to stand in the Jordan, an act of faith and obedience. We are called to trust and obey God's instructions, even when the outcome is not immediately visible. God's Presence in Transition The Ark of the Covenant, carried by the priests, signifies God's presence. In times of transition or uncertainty, we can be assured of God's presence with us. Faith in Action The command to step into the Jordan required faith. Our faith is demonstrated through our actions, especially when stepping into the unknown. Leadership and Responsibility Joshua's role as a leader required him to convey God's commands accurately and inspire confidence in God's promises. Leadership in our lives involves guiding others with integrity and faith. Miracles and God's Timing The crossing of the Jordan was a miraculous event that required waiting for God's perfect timing. We should trust in God's timing for the miracles and breakthroughs in our lives. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 3How does the crossing in Joshua 3 compare with contradictory or differing accounts of water-parting miracles elsewhere in the Bible? What are key events in Joshua's life? What is the Ark of the Testimony? Why is there no clear extra-biblical record or archaeological evidence for this mass crossing in Joshua 3?Verse 8. - And thou shalt command the priests. We have not here the whole command. That is to be found in ver. 13. To the brink עַד־קְצֵה. Literally, to the end, i.e., the end or brink of the waters at the eastern side. There they halted, and as long as the ark remained there, the waters of Jordan ceased to flow. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Commandתְּצַוֶּה֙ (tə·ṣaw·weh) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order the priests הַכֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3548: Priest carrying נֹשְׂאֵ֥י (nō·śə·’ê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take the ark אֲרֽוֹן־ (’ă·rō·wn-) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 727: A chest, ark of the covenant: הַבְּרִ֖ית (hab·bə·rîṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1285: A covenant ‘When you reach כְּבֹאֲכֶ֗ם (kə·ḇō·’ă·ḵem) Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go the edge קְצֵה֙ (qə·ṣêh) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7097: End, extremity of the waters, מֵ֣י (mê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen stand תַּעֲמֹֽדוּ׃ (ta·‘ă·mō·ḏū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations in the Jordan.’” בַּיַּרְדֵּ֖ן (bay·yar·dên) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3383: Jordan -- the principal river of Palestine Links Joshua 3:8 NIVJoshua 3:8 NLT Joshua 3:8 ESV Joshua 3:8 NASB Joshua 3:8 KJV Joshua 3:8 BibleApps.com Joshua 3:8 Biblia Paralela Joshua 3:8 Chinese Bible Joshua 3:8 French Bible Joshua 3:8 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 3:8 You shall command the priests who bear (Josh. 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