Joshua 3:6 Meaning and Explanation
“And Joshua spake unto the priests, saying, Take up the ark of the covenant, and pass over before the people. And they took up the ark of the covenant, and went before the people.”
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Read Full Chapter →At Joshua's word the priests lift the ark and carry it ahead of the people toward the river.
What Does Joshua 3:6 Mean?
Joshua commands the priests to take up the ark and go before the people, and they obey at once. The bearers of God's presence step out first, walking ahead of the nation toward a river they have no human means to cross.
The priests lead by going first into uncertainty, carrying the sign of God among them. Their obedience opens the way for everyone behind. Often those entrusted with sacred things are called to step out before the path is clear, trusting the One whose presence they bear. Where God's presence goes first, His people can follow without fear.
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What does Joshua 3:6 mean?
At Joshua's word the priests lift the ark and carry it ahead of the people toward the river.