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Joshua 4:7
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Then ye shall answer them, That the waters of Jordan were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the Lord; when it passed over Jordan, the waters of Jordan were cut off: and these stones shall be for a memorial unto the children of Israel for ever.
About Joshua 4:7
Few verses address The Jordan River in the Bible as directly as Joshua 4:7. This Old Testament passage from the history of Joshua has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- 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. ”
- 2 Kings 2:8
“And Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped it together, and smote the waters, and they were divided hither and thither, so that they two went over on dry ground.”
- 2 Kings 5:14
“Then went he down, and dipped himself seven times in Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God: and his flesh came again like unto the flesh of a little child, and he was clean.”
- Matthew 3:6
“And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.”
- Matthew 3:13
“Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.”
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How to Apply Joshua 4:7
Pray through Joshua 4:7 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of The Jordan River in the Bible. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.