What does Joshua 1:18 mean?

Joshua 1:18 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Joshua 1:18 today?

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Joshua 1:18 Meaning

Whosoever he be that doth rebel against thy commandment, and will not hearken unto thy words in all that thou commandest him, he shall be put to death: only be strong and of a good courage.

Context Explained

16And they answered Joshua, saying, All that thou commandest us we will do, and whithersoever thou sendest us, we will go.

17According as we hearkened unto Moses in all things, so will we hearken unto thee: only the LORD thy God be with thee, as he was with Moses.

18Whosoever he be that doth rebel against thy commandment, and will not hearken unto thy words in all that thou commandest him, he shall be put to death: only be strong and of a good courage.

Key Themes

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Source: Joshua 1:18