Joshua 3:11 Meaning and Explanation
“Behold, the ark of the covenant of the LORD of all the earth passeth over before you into Jordan.”
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Read Full Chapter →The ark of the covenant, belonging to the Lord of all the earth, goes before the people into the Jordan.
What Does Joshua 3:11 Mean?
Joshua points to the ark and names its owner: the Lord of all the earth. This same ark, the seat of God's presence, is about to pass before them into the Jordan, leading the way into the river.
The One who leads Israel across is not a local deity but the Lord of all the earth, sovereign over the river and the land beyond. The God who goes before His people holds every place in His hands. When the Lord of all the earth leads, no boundary can bar the way; His people may follow where His presence goes.
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What does Joshua 3:11 mean?
The ark of the covenant, belonging to the Lord of all the earth, goes before the people into the Jordan.