Joshua 22:34 Meaning and Explanation
“And the children of Reuben and the children of Gad called the altar Ed: for it shall be a witness between us that the LORD is God.”
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Read Full Chapter →The eastern tribes name the altar Ed -- Witness -- testifying that the LORD is God.
What Does Joshua 22:34 Mean?
The chapter closes as the eastern tribes name their altar Ed, meaning Witness. It would stand forever between them and their brethren as a testimony to a single great confession: that the LORD is God.
An altar that nearly caused a war becomes a monument to shared faith. Its name preaches to every generation that crosses the Jordan -- the LORD is God, and these tribes belong to Him. So the people of God leave behind witnesses of their faith, lasting signs that point past every misunderstanding to the one truth that binds them: the Lord alone is God, and all who trust Him are one.
Joshua 22:34 in the Original Language
ed (עֵד), 'Ed' -- the Hebrew word for 'witness,' chosen as the altar's name.
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What does Joshua 22:34 mean?
The eastern tribes name the altar Ed -- Witness -- testifying that the LORD is God.