Joshua 4:5 Meaning and Explanation
“And Joshua said unto them, Pass over before the ark of the LORD your God into the midst of Jordan, and take you up every man of you a stone upon his shoulder, according unto the number of the tribes of the children of Israel:”
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Read Full Chapter →Joshua tells each man to go before the ark into the riverbed and shoulder a stone, one for each tribe.
What Does Joshua 4:5 Mean?
Joshua relays the LORD's command to the chosen men. They are to pass in front of the ark into the middle of the Jordan and each lift a stone onto his shoulder, twelve in all, matching the twelve tribes.
Each man bears his stone upon his shoulder, a personal weight carried for the whole people. The ark of the LORD goes before them, the visible sign of His presence leading the way. Remembering God's works is not a distant duty but a burden gladly shouldered, each person carrying a share of the testimony for those who come after.
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What does Joshua 4:5 mean?
Joshua tells each man to go before the ark into the riverbed and shoulder a stone, one for each tribe.