Joshua 5:8 Meaning
And it came to pass, when they had done circumcising all the people, that they abode in their places in the camp, till they were whole.
Context Explained
6For the children of Israel walked forty years in the wilderness, till all the people that were men of war, which came out of Egypt, were consumed, because they obeyed not the voice of the LORD: unto whom the LORD sware that he would not shew them the land, which the LORD sware unto their fathers that he would give us, a land that floweth with milk and honey.
7And their children, whom he raised up in their stead, them Joshua circumcised: for they were uncircumcised, because they had not circumcised them by the way.
8And it came to pass, when they had done circumcising all the people, that they abode in their places in the camp, till they were whole.
9And the LORD said unto Joshua, This day have I rolled away the reproach of Egypt from off you. Wherefore the name of the place is called Gilgal unto this day.
10And the children of Israel encamped in Gilgal, and kept the passover on the fourteenth day of the month at even in the plains of Jericho.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
James 5:16
Both verses highlight the importance of healing and restoration in the community.
1 Peter 2:24
This verse speaks about healing through Christ, connecting to the theme of restoration.
Matthew 11:28
Both verses emphasize the invitation to rest and healing in God.
Source: Joshua 5:8