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Joshua 7:15 · KJV

"And it shall be, that he that is taken with the accursed thing shall be burnt with fire, he and all that he hath: because he hath transgressed the covenant of the LORD, and because he hath wrought folly in Israel."

King James Version

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Passage Context

13Up, 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.
14In the morning therefore ye shall be brought according to your tribes: and it shall be, that the tribe which the LORD taketh shall come according to the families thereof; and the family which the LORD shall take shall come by households; and the household which the LORD shall take shall come man by man.
15And it shall be, that he that is taken with the accursed thing shall be burnt with fire, he and all that he hath: because he hath transgressed the covenant of the LORD, and because he hath wrought folly in Israel.
16So Joshua rose up early in the morning, and brought Israel by their tribes; and the tribe of Judah was taken:
17And he brought the family of Judah; and he took the family of the Zarhites: and he brought the family of the Zarhites man by man; and Zabdi was taken:

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean for you to uphold your commitments?

2

How do you handle the consequences of your choices?

3

When have you felt the weight of your actions?

Life Application

integrity

Evaluate your commitments and ensure they align with your values. Be accountable for your actions.

community

Consider how your actions impact those around you and strive to contribute positively.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

This verse highlights the seriousness of sin and its consequences, which is a central theme in Jesus' teachings about repentance and forgiveness.

See also: Romans 6:23

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