Joshua 4:1 Meaning and Explanation
“And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed over Jordan, that the LORD spake unto Joshua, saying,”
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Read Full Chapter →Once the whole nation had crossed the Jordan safely, the LORD spoke again to Joshua.
What Does Joshua 4:1 Mean?
Israel has just walked across the Jordan on dry ground while the priests held the ark in the riverbed. The crossing is now complete; the last person has reached the far bank. At that very moment the LORD addresses Joshua, beginning the instructions that follow.
God does not let the miracle pass without a word. The phrase clean passed over marks a finished work, every soul brought safely through. Before Israel even catches its breath, the LORD is already speaking, ensuring that this day of deliverance will be remembered. Grace that delivers also instructs, teaching His people to hold the memory of what He has done.
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What does Joshua 4:1 mean?
Once the whole nation had crossed the Jordan safely, the LORD spoke again to Joshua.