Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Go, consecrate the people. Tell them, ‘Consecrate yourselves in preparation for tomorrow; for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: There are devoted things among you, Israel. You cannot stand against your enemies until you remove them. New Living Translation “Get up! Command the people to purify themselves in preparation for tomorrow. For this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: Hidden among you, O Israel, are things set apart for the LORD. You will never defeat your enemies until you remove these things from among you. English Standard Version Get up! Consecrate the people and say, ‘Consecrate yourselves for tomorrow; for thus says the LORD, God of Israel, “There are devoted things in your midst, O Israel. You cannot stand before your enemies until you take away the devoted things from among you.” Berean Standard Bible Get up and consecrate the people, saying, ‘Consecrate yourselves for tomorrow, for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: Among you, O Israel, there are things devoted to destruction. You cannot stand against your enemies until you remove them. Berean Literal Bible Get up, sanctify the people, and say, ‘Sanctify yourselves for tomorrow, because thus says YHWH, God of Israel: A devoted thing is among you, O Israel. You are not able to stand before the faces of your enemies until your⁺ turning aside of the devoted thing from among you⁺. King James Bible Up, sanctify the people, and say, Sanctify yourselves against to morrow: for thus saith the LORD God of Israel, There is an accursed thing in the midst of thee, O Israel: thou canst not stand before thine enemies, until ye take away the accursed thing from among you. New King James Version Get up, sanctify the people, and say, ‘Sanctify yourselves for tomorrow, because thus says the LORD God of Israel: “There is an accursed thing in your midst, O Israel; you cannot stand before your enemies until you take away the accursed thing from among you.” New American Standard Bible Stand up! Consecrate the people and say, ‘Consecrate yourselves for tomorrow, because the LORD, the God of Israel, has said this: “There are things designated for destruction in your midst, Israel. You cannot stand against your enemies until you have removed the designated things from your midst.” NASB 1995 “Rise up! Consecrate the people and say, ‘Consecrate yourselves for tomorrow, for thus the LORD, the God of Israel, has said, “There are things under the ban in your midst, O Israel. You cannot stand before your enemies until you have removed the things under the ban from your midst.” NASB 1977 “Rise up! Consecrate the people and say, ‘Consecrate yourselves for tomorrow, for thus the LORD, the God of Israel, has said, “There are things under the ban in your midst, O Israel. You cannot stand before your enemies until you have removed the things under the ban from your midst.” Legacy Standard Bible Rise up! Set the people apart as holy and say, ‘Set yourselves apart as holy for tomorrow, for thus Yahweh, the God of Israel, has said, “There are things devoted to destruction in your midst, O Israel. You cannot rise before your enemies until you have removed the things devoted to destruction from your midst.” Amplified Bible Rise up! Consecrate the people and say, ‘Consecrate yourselves for tomorrow, for thus says the LORD, the God of Israel: “There are things under the ban among you, O Israel. You cannot stand [victorious] before your enemies until you remove the things under the ban from among you.” Berean Annotated Bible Get up and consecrate the people, saying, ‘Consecrate yourselves for tomorrow, for this is what the LORD, the God {YHWH Elohe} of Israel (he wrestles with God), says: Among you, O Israel, there are things devoted to destruction. You cannot stand against your enemies until you⁺ remove them. Christian Standard Bible “Go and consecrate the people. Tell them to consecrate themselves for tomorrow, for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: There are things that are set apart among you, Israel. You will not be able to stand against your enemies until you remove what is set apart. Holman Christian Standard Bible Go and consecrate the people. Tell them to consecrate themselves for tomorrow, for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: There are things that are set apart among you, Israel. You will not be able to stand against your enemies until you remove what is set apart. American Standard Version Up, sanctify the people, and say, Sanctify yourselves against to-morrow: for thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel, There is a devoted thing in the midst of thee, O Israel; thou canst not stand before thine enemies, until ye take away the devoted thing from among you. Contemporary English Version Tell the people of Israel, "Tomorrow you will meet with the LORD your God, so make yourselves acceptable to worship him. The LORD says that you have taken things that should have been destroyed. You won't be able to stand up to your enemies until you get rid of those things. English Revised Version Up, sanctify the people, and say, Sanctify yourselves against tomorrow: for thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, There is a devoted thing in the midst of thee, O Israel: thou canst not stand before thine enemies, until ye take away the devoted thing from among you. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Get up! Tell the people, 'Get ready for tomorrow by performing the ceremonies to make yourselves holy. This is what the LORD God of Israel says: You have what I claimed for myself, Israel. You will not be able to defend yourselves against your enemies until you get rid of what I have claimed. Good News Translation Get up! Purify the people and get them ready to come before me. Tell them to be ready tomorrow, because I, the LORD God of Israel, have this to say: 'Israel, you have in your possession some things that I ordered you to destroy! You cannot stand against your enemies until you get rid of these things!' International Standard Version So get up and sanctify the people. Tell them, 'Sanctify yourselves in preparation for tomorrow, because this is what the LORD God of Israel, says: "There are things turned over to destruction among you, Israel. You won't be able to defeat your enemies until you remove what has been turned over to destruction. NET Bible Get up! Ritually consecrate the people and tell them this: 'Ritually consecrate yourselves for tomorrow, because the LORD God of Israel says, "You are contaminated, O Israel! You will not be able to stand before your enemies until you remove what is contaminating you." New Heart English Bible Get up. Sanctify the people, and say, 'Sanctify yourselves for tomorrow, for the LORD, the God of Israel, says, "There is a devoted thing in the midst of you, Israel. You cannot stand before your enemies until you take away the devoted thing from among you." Webster's Bible Translation Rise, sanctify the people, and say, Sanctify yourselves against to-morrow: for thus saith the LORD God of Israel, There is an accursed thing in the midst of thee, O Israel: thou canst not stand before thy enemies, until ye take away the accursed thing from among you. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleGet up and consecrate the people, saying, ‘Consecrate yourselves for tomorrow, for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: Among you, O Israel, there are things devoted to destruction. You cannot stand against your enemies until you remove them. World English Bible Get up! Sanctify the people, and say, ‘Sanctify yourselves for tomorrow, for Yahweh, the God of Israel, says, “There is a devoted thing among you, Israel. You cannot stand before your enemies until you take away the devoted thing from among you.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionRise, sanctify the people, and you have said, Sanctify yourselves for tomorrow; for thus said YHWH, God of Israel: A devoted thing [is] in your midst, O Israel, you are not able to stand before your enemies until your turning aside the devoted thing from your midst; Berean Literal Bible Get up, sanctify the people, and say, ‘Sanctify yourselves for tomorrow, because thus says YHWH, God of Israel: A devoted thing is among you, O Israel. You are not able to stand before the faces of your enemies until your⁺ turning aside of the devoted thing from among you⁺. Young's Literal Translation Rise, sanctify the people, and thou hast said, Sanctify yourselves for to-morrow; for thus said Jehovah, God of Israel, A devoted thing is in thy midst, O Israel, thou art not able to stand before thine enemies till your turning aside of the devoted thing out of your midst; Smith's Literal Translation Arise, consecrate the people, and say, Be ye consecrated for the morrow: for thus said Jehovah the God of Israel, A devoted thing in the midst of thee, O Israel: thou shalt not be able to rise up before thine enemy till your removing the devoted thing from the midst of you. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleArise, sanctify the people, and say to them: Be ye sanctified against to morrow: for thus saith the Lord God of Israel: The anathema is in the midst of thee, O Israel: thou canst not stand before thy enemies, till he be destroyed out of thee that is defiled with this wickedness. Catholic Public Domain Version Rise up. Sanctify the people. And you shall say to them: ‘Be sanctified tomorrow. For thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: That which is anathema is in your midst, O Israel! You are not able to stand before your enemies, until he who has been contaminated by this wickedness is taken away from you.’ New American Bible Get up, sanctify the people. Tell them, “Sanctify yourselves before tomorrow, for thus says the LORD, the God of Israel: That which is banned is in your midst, Israel. You cannot stand up to your enemies until you remove it from among you. New Revised Standard Version Proceed to sanctify the people, and say, ‘Sanctify yourselves for tomorrow; for thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, “There are devoted things among you, O Israel; you will be unable to stand before your enemies until you take away the devoted things from among you.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleUp, summon this people, and say, Be ready tomorrow; for thus says the LORD God of Israel, There is an accursed thing in the midst of you, O Israel; you cannot stand before your enemies any more until you remove the accursed thing from among you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Arise! Summon this people and say: ‘Be assembled tomorrow, because thus says LORD JEHOVAH the God of Israel: a curse is among you, oh Israel! You are not able to stand again before your enemies until you will remove the curse from within you OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Up, sanctify the people, and say: Sanctify yourselves against tomorrow; for thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel: There is a curse in the midst of thee, O Israel; thou canst not stand before thine enemies, until ye take away the accursed thing from among you. Brenton Septuagint Translation Rise, sanctify the people and tell them to sanctify themselves for the morrow: thus says the Lord God of Israel, The accursed thing is among you; ye shall not be able to stand before your enemies, until ye shall have removed the cursed thing from among you. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Israel Defeated at Ai…12This is why the Israelites cannot stand against their enemies. They will turn their backs and run from their enemies, because they themselves have been set apart for destruction. I will no longer be with you unless you remove from among you whatever is devoted to destruction. 13Get up and consecrate the people, saying, ‘Consecrate yourselves for tomorrow, for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: Among you, O Israel, there are things devoted to destruction. You cannot stand against your enemies until you remove them. 14In the morning you must present yourselves tribe by tribe. The tribe that the LORD selects shall come forward clan by clan, and the clan that the LORD selects shall come forward family by family, and the family that the LORD selects shall come forward man by man.… Cross References Get up and consecrate the people, saying, Exodus 19:10-11 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Go to the people and consecrate them today and tomorrow. They must wash their clothes / and be prepared by the third day, for on the third day the LORD will come down on Mount Sinai in the sight of all the people. Exodus 19:14 When Moses came down from the mountain to the people, he consecrated them, and they washed their clothes. ‘Consecrate yourselves for tomorrow, Numbers 11:18 And say to the people: Consecrate yourselves for tomorrow, and you will eat meat, because you have cried out in the hearing of the LORD, saying: ‘Who will feed us meat? For we were better off in Egypt!’ Therefore the LORD will give you meat, and you will eat. Joshua 3:5 Then Joshua told the people, “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do wonders among you.” for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: Joshua 24:2 And Joshua said to all the people, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Long ago your fathers, including Terah the father of Abraham and Nahor, lived beyond the Euphrates and worshiped other gods. 1 Samuel 10:18 and said to the Israelites, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I brought Israel up out of Egypt, and I rescued you from the hands of the Egyptians and of all the kingdoms that oppressed you.’ Judges 6:8 He sent them a prophet, who told them, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: I brought you up out of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. Among you, O Israel, there are things devoted to destruction. Joshua 6:18 But keep away from the things devoted to destruction, lest you yourself be set apart for destruction. If you take any of these, you will set apart the camp of Israel for destruction and bring disaster upon it. Deuteronomy 7:26 And you must not bring any detestable thing into your house, or you, like it, will be set apart for destruction. You are to utterly detest and abhor it, because it is set apart for destruction. Deuteronomy 13:17 Nothing devoted to destruction shall cling to your hands, so that the LORD will turn from His fierce anger, grant you mercy, show you compassion, and multiply you as He swore to your fathers, You cannot stand against your enemies until you remove them. Judges 2:14 Then the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He delivered them into the hands of those who plundered them. He sold them into the hands of their enemies all around, whom they were no longer able to resist. Deuteronomy 28:25 The LORD will cause you to be defeated before your enemies. You will march out against them in one direction but flee from them in seven. You will be an object of horror to all the kingdoms of the earth. Leviticus 26:17 And I will set My face against you, so that you will be defeated by your enemies. Those who hate you will rule over you, and you will flee when no one pursues you. Numbers 16:26 And he warned the congregation, “Move away now from the tents of these wicked men. Do not touch anything that belongs to them, or you will be swept away because of all their sins.” 1 Samuel 15:22-23 But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams. / For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance is like the wickedness of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has rejected you as king.” 2 Chronicles 29:5 “Listen to me, O Levites,” he said. “Consecrate yourselves now and consecrate the house of the LORD, the God of your fathers. Remove from the Holy Place every impurity. Treasury of Scripture Up, sanctify the people, and say, Sanctify yourselves against to morrow: for thus said the LORD God of Israel, There is an accursed thing in the middle of you, O Israel: you can not stand before your enemies, until you take away the accursed thing from among you. sanctify Joshua 3:5 And Joshua said unto the people, Sanctify yourselves: for to morrow the LORD will do wonders among you. Exodus 19:10-15 And the LORD said unto Moses, Go unto the people, and sanctify them to day and to morrow, and let them wash their clothes, … Lamentations 3:40,41 Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the LORD… an accursed Joshua 7:11 Israel hath sinned, and they have also transgressed my covenant which I commanded them: for they have even taken of the accursed thing, and have also stolen, and dissembled also, and they have put it even among their own stuff. 2 Chronicles 28:10 And now ye purpose to keep under the children of Judah and Jerusalem for bondmen and bondwomen unto you: but are there not with you, even with you, sins against the LORD your God? Matthew 7:5 Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye. take away 1 Corinthians 5:1-6,11-13 It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father's wife… Jump to Previous Accursed Curse Devoted Enemies Israel Midst Morrow Rise Sanctify Stand Tomorrow To-Morrow YourselvesJump to Next Accursed Curse Devoted Enemies Israel Midst Morrow Rise Sanctify Stand Tomorrow To-Morrow YourselvesJoshua 7 1. The Israelites are smitten at Ai6. Joshua's complaint 10. God instructs him what to do 16. Achan is taken by the lot 19. His confession 24. He and all he had are destroyed in the valley of Achor Get up and consecrate the people, saying, This command to "get up" signifies urgency and action. Joshua is instructed to prepare the people spiritually, indicating that their current state is not aligned with God's holiness. The act of consecration involves purification and setting apart for God's purposes, a common practice in Israelite worship (Exodus 19:10-14). It underscores the need for holiness before God can act on their behalf. ‘Consecrate yourselves for tomorrow, for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: Among you, O Israel, there are things devoted to destruction. You cannot stand against your enemies until you remove them. Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe leader of Israel after Moses, tasked with leading the Israelites into the Promised Land. He is responsible for addressing the sin in the camp. 2. Israelites The people of God, who are called to consecrate themselves and remove the devoted things from among them to regain God's favor. 3. Achan Though not mentioned directly in this verse, he is the individual responsible for taking the devoted things, which leads to Israel's defeat at Ai. 4. Ai The city where the Israelites faced defeat due to the sin in their camp, highlighting the need for holiness and obedience. 5. Devoted Things Items that were supposed to be destroyed or dedicated to God, but were instead taken by Achan, causing God's anger to burn against Israel. Teaching Points The Importance of HolinessGod calls His people to be holy and set apart. Just as Israel needed to consecrate themselves, Christians are called to live lives of holiness, removing anything that hinders their relationship with God. The Consequences of Sin Sin has communal consequences. Achan's sin affected the entire nation of Israel, reminding us that our actions can impact others in the body of Christ. Obedience to God Obedience is crucial in our walk with God. The Israelites' inability to stand against their enemies was directly linked to their disobedience. We must strive to obey God's commands fully. Self-Examination Just as the Israelites were called to examine themselves and remove the devoted things, we are called to examine our lives and remove anything that separates us from God. God's Faithfulness Despite Israel's failure, God provides a way for restoration. This demonstrates His faithfulness and mercy, encouraging us to seek His forgiveness and guidance. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 7:13?2. How does Joshua 7:13 emphasize the need for holiness among God's people? 3. What actions are required to "consecrate yourselves" according to Joshua 7:13? 4. How does Joshua 7:13 connect to the concept of sin affecting the community? 5. In what ways can we "remove the devoted things" from our lives today? 6. How can Joshua 7:13 inspire accountability within our church community? 7. What does Joshua 7:13 reveal about God's expectations for holiness among His people? 8. How does Joshua 7:13 address the consequences of hidden sin within a community? 9. What historical context is essential to understanding Joshua 7:13? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 7? 11. What are the Historical Books of the Bible's significance? 12. Why did Achan's disobedience lead to Israel's defeat? 13. Why does Joshua 7:11 emphasize collective guilt when only Achan committed the offense? 14. What is Ai's significance in the Bible? What Does Joshua 7:13 Mean Get upJoshua, grieving over Israel’s defeat at Ai, lies face-down before the LORD. God’s first word is decisive: “Get up.” • The moment for sorrow is past; action is required (compare 1 Samuel 16:1). • Obedience begins by rising to meet God’s directive, not remaining paralyzed by regret (Philippians 3:13-14). • The command underscores personal responsibility—leaders must move first so the people can follow (Exodus 24:12-13; Acts 12:7). and consecrate the people Israel as a community has been defiled by Achan’s hidden sin. Consecration restores their covenant standing. • Consecration always involves separation from impurity and devotion to God (Exodus 19:10-14; 2 Corinthians 7:1). • Corporate holiness matters; one person’s sin affects the whole body (1 Corinthians 5:6-7; Hebrews 12:14-15). • God’s people cannot treat sin lightly and expect His continued blessing (Psalm 24:3-4). saying, ‘Consecrate yourselves for tomorrow The people must prepare their hearts in advance of God’s intervention. • “Tomorrow” signals certainty—God will act, and the people must be ready (Joshua 3:5). • Spiritual preparation includes confession, restitution, and renewed commitment (James 4:8-10; Matthew 5:23-24). • Delay in repentance delays victory (Proverbs 28:13). for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says The message carries absolute authority. • The covenant name “the LORD” (YHWH) links to faithfulness; “God of Israel” ties His reputation to His people (Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 7:9). • When God speaks, excuses end (Isaiah 1:18-20). • Submission to divine authority precedes restored fellowship (Luke 6:46). Among you, O Israel, there are things devoted to destruction Items under the ban (ḥerem) were to be destroyed, not treasured. • Devoted things belong exclusively to God; keeping them is theft (Leviticus 27:28-29; Malachi 3:8-9). • Hidden sin may be invisible to leaders yet fully known to God (Psalm 90:8; Hebrews 4:13). • Achan’s secrecy illustrates how idolatry begins in the heart (James 1:14-15). You cannot stand against your enemies until you remove them Victory is impossible while sin remains. • God withholds His power when His holiness is mocked (Isaiah 59:1-2). • Spiritual defeat often signals unresolved disobedience (Psalm 66:18; 1 John 1:6-9). • Removal is decisive—confession, destruction of the offending objects, and restoration (2 Chronicles 7:14; Acts 19:18-19). • Once sin is judged, God’s presence returns, and victory follows (Joshua 8:1; Romans 8:31). summary Joshua 7:13 teaches that God’s people must confront and eliminate hidden sin before they can experience His power. Leadership rises, the community consecrates itself, God’s authoritative word exposes the offense, the banned items are removed, and only then can Israel stand firm. Holiness and victory are inseparable; obedience opens the door to God’s promised triumph. Verse 13. - Sanctify the people. See note on Joshua 3:5. Thou canst not stand before thine enemies. Observe the singular number here, intensifying the testimony of the whole history to the fact that Israel was one body before the Lord. And observe, moreover, how the existence of secret sin, even though unknown to and undetected by him in whom it lurks, has power to enfeeble the soul in its conflict with its enemies. Hence we learn the duties Of watchfulness and careful examination of the soul by the light of God's Word.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Get upקֻ֚ם (qum) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand and consecrate קַדֵּ֣שׁ (qad·dêš) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 6942: To be set apart or consecrated the people, הָעָ֔ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock saying, וְאָמַרְתָּ֖ (wə·’ā·mar·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘Consecrate yourselves הִתְקַדְּשׁ֣וּ (hiṯ·qad·də·šū) Verb - Hitpael - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 6942: To be set apart or consecrated for tomorrow, לְמָחָ֑ר (lə·mā·ḥār) Preposition-l | Adverb Strong's 4279: Deferred, the morrow, tomorrow, hereafter for כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction this is what כֹה֩ (ḵōh) Adverb Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now the LORD, יְהוָ֜ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel the God אֱלֹהֵ֣י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc says: אָמַ֨ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say That which is devoted חֵ֤רֶם (ḥê·rem) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2764: A net, a doomed object, extermination is among you, בְּקִרְבְּךָ֙ (bə·qir·bə·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 7130: The nearest part, the center O Israel. יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc You cannot לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no stand לָקוּם֙ (lā·qūm) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand against לִפְנֵ֣י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face your enemies אֹיְבֶ֔יךָ (’ō·yə·ḇe·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary until עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while you remove הֲסִירְכֶ֥ם (hă·sî·rə·ḵem) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 5493: To turn aside [it]. הַחֵ֖רֶם (ha·ḥê·rem) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2764: A net, a doomed object, extermination Links Joshua 7:13 NIVJoshua 7:13 NLT Joshua 7:13 ESV Joshua 7:13 NASB Joshua 7:13 KJV Joshua 7:13 BibleApps.com Joshua 7:13 Biblia Paralela Joshua 7:13 Chinese Bible Joshua 7:13 French Bible Joshua 7:13 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 7:13 Get up! 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