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Joshua 4:18 Β· KJV

"And it came to pass, when the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD were come up out of the midst of Jordan, and the soles of the priests' feet were lifted up unto the dry land, that the waters of Jordan returned unto their place, and flowed over all his banks, as they did before."

King James Version

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Passage Context

16Command the priests that bear the ark of the testimony, that they come up out of Jordan.
17Joshua therefore commanded the priests, saying, Come ye up out of Jordan.
18And it came to pass, when the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD were come up out of the midst of Jordan, and the soles of the priests' feet were lifted up unto the dry land, that the waters of Jordan returned unto their place, and flowed over all his banks, as they did before.
19And the people came up out of Jordan on the tenth day of the first month, and encamped in Gilgal, in the east border of Jericho.
20And those twelve stones, which they took out of Jordan, did Joshua pitch in Gilgal.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does God's presence influence your daily life?

2

What does it mean for you to step into the unknown with faith?

3

When have you experienced a moment of divine intervention?

Life Application

faith

Recognize God's presence in your life, especially during transitions.

trust

Trust that God will guide you through uncertain times.

People in This Verse

JoshuaOT

Joshua was Moses' assistant and later became the leader of the Israelites. He was known for his courage and faithfulness.

First appearance: Exodus 17:9

Places in This Verse

Jordan(Jordan River today)

The Jordan River is a significant geographical feature in Israel, marking the boundary between the wilderness and the Promised Land. It holds great spiritual significance in biblical narratives.

Connection to Jesus

typology

The crossing of the Jordan River and the miraculous return of the waters can be seen as a foreshadowing of Jesus' miracles, particularly His authority over nature.

See also: Matthew 14:25

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