![]() ![]() Ephesians 6:10–18įinally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. The ESV Study Bible-created by a diverse team of 95 leading Bible scholars and teachers-features 20,000 study notes, 80,000 cross–references, 200+ charts, 50+ articles, 240 full–color maps and illustrations, and more. The weak people of God are made into a powerful force to remove even mountainous obstacles to his joyful purpose. 41:7), the God of Israel secures his people. Unlike the gods of the nations, which must be strengthened and secured (Isa. Unlike the terrified nations of Isaiah 41:5, the people of God have in him reason to be fearless (compare Isa. You here is the people as a whole (called “Jacob” in Isa. Isaiah 41:10įear not, for I am with you be not dismayed, for I am your God I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Only when one fails to “ask counsel from the LORD” (Josh. The Hebrew terminology used in these assurances has nothing to do with worldly wealth or worldly success, but has everything to do with accomplishing one’s mission and acting with keen insight in any circumstance that presents itself. Fortified by these assurances of the Lord’s abiding presence, Joshua is empowered to receive his commission with courage. 1:5) and the LORD your God is with you wherever you go (Josh. I will not leave you or forsake you (Josh. Thus the middle exhortation is made emphatic by the addition of two small words: “only be strong and very courageous.” Given Joshua’s leadership responsibilities, this charge to be strong and courageous would be daunting were it not for the framing promises: I will be with you. 1:8), meditating on them constantly so as to do them (Josh. Most difficult of all will be the middle responsibility-namely, to make the Lord’s instructions (Hebrew Torah) integral to who he is and what he does (Josh. 1:6) to obey the Torah (“Book of the Law” most likely this would have included at least the book of Deuteronomy or portions thereof ) and to resist being terrified ( do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed Josh. Joshua will need strength and courage to accept his task ( you shall cause this people to inherit the land Josh. Three times the Lord charges Joshua to be strong and courageous, words reminiscent of Joshua’s earlier commissioning under Moses (see Deut. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Read More Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go. Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Joshua 1:6–9īe strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them. ![]() This article is part of the Key Bible Verses series. ![]()
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