Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Command the priests carrying the ark of the covenant law to come up out of the Jordan.” New Living Translation “Command the priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant to come up out of the riverbed.” English Standard Version “Command the priests bearing the ark of the testimony to come up out of the Jordan.” Berean Standard Bible “Command the priests who carry the ark of the Testimony to come up from the Jordan.” King James Bible Command the priests that bear the ark of the testimony, that they come up out of Jordan. New King James Version “Command the priests who bear the ark of the Testimony to come up from the Jordan.” New American Standard Bible “Command the priests who carry the ark of the testimony that they come up from the Jordan.” NASB 1995 “Command the priests who carry the ark of the testimony that they come up from the Jordan.” NASB 1977 “Command the priests who carry the ark of the testimony that they come up from the Jordan.” Legacy Standard Bible “Command the priests who carry the ark of the testimony that they come up from the Jordan.” Amplified Bible “Order the priests carrying the ark of the Testimony to come up out of the Jordan.” Christian Standard Bible “Command the priests who carry the ark of the testimony to come up from the Jordan.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Command the priests who carry the ark of the testimony to come up from the Jordan.” American Standard Version Command the priests that bear the ark of the testimony, that they come up out of the Jordan. English Revised Version Command the priests that bear the ark of the testimony, that they come up out of Jordan. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Order the priests who carry the ark of the testimony to come out of the Jordan River." Good News Translation to command the priests carrying the Covenant Box to come up out of the Jordan. International Standard Version "Command the priests who carry the Ark of the Testimony to come up from the Jordan River." Majority Standard Bible ?Command the priests who carry the ark of the Testimony to come up from the Jordan.? NET Bible "Instruct the priests carrying the ark of the covenantal laws to come up from the Jordan." New Heart English Bible "Command the priests who bear the ark of the testimony, that they come up out of the Jordan." Webster's Bible Translation Command the priests that bear the ark of the testimony, that they come up out of Jordan. World English Bible “Command the priests who bear the ark of the covenant, that they come up out of the Jordan.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“Command the priests carrying the Ark of the Testimony, and they come up out of the Jordan.” Young's Literal Translation 'Command the priests bearing the ark of the testimony, and they come up out of the Jordan.' Smith's Literal Translation Command the priests lifting up the ark of the testimony, and they shall come up out of Jordan. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleCommand the priests, that carry the ark of the covenant, to come up out of the Jordan. Catholic Public Domain Version “Command the priests who are carrying the ark of the covenant to ascend from the Jordan.” New American Bible Command the priests carrying the ark of the covenant to come up from the Jordan. New Revised Standard Version “Command the priests who bear the ark of the covenant, to come up out of the Jordan.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleCommand the priests who bear the ark of the testimony to come up out of the Jordan. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated “Command the Priests who bear the ark of the testimony and they shall offer up from within the Jordan.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Command the priests that bear the ark of the testimony, that they come up out of the Jordan.' Brenton Septuagint Translation Charge the priests that bear the ark of the covenant of the testimony of the Lord, to go up out of Jordan. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Twelve Stones from the Jordan…15Then the LORD said to Joshua, 16“Command the priests who carry the ark of the Testimony to come up from the Jordan.” 17So Joshua commanded the priests, “Come up from the Jordan.”… Cross References Exodus 14:21-22 Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove back the sea with a strong east wind that turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, / and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left. Joshua 3:13-17 When the feet of the priests who carry the ark of the LORD—the Lord of all the earth—touch down in the waters of the Jordan, its flowing waters will be cut off and will stand up in a heap.” / So when the people broke camp to cross the Jordan, the priests carried the ark of the covenant ahead of them. / Now the Jordan overflows its banks throughout the harvest season. But as soon as the priests carrying the ark reached the Jordan and their feet touched the water’s edge, ... 2 Kings 2:8 And Elijah took his cloak, rolled it up, and struck the waters, which parted to the right and to the left, so that the two of them crossed over on dry ground. Psalm 114:3 The sea observed and fled; the Jordan turned back; Isaiah 43:16 Thus says the LORD, who makes a way in the sea and a path through the surging waters, Hebrews 11:29 By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were drowned. 1 Corinthians 10:1-2 I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud, and that they all passed through the sea. / They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea. Exodus 15:8 At the blast of Your nostrils the waters piled up; like a wall the currents stood firm; the depths congealed in the heart of the sea. Nehemiah 9:11 You divided the sea before them, and they crossed through it on dry ground. You hurled their pursuers into the depths like a stone into raging waters. Psalm 66:6 He turned the sea into dry land; they passed through the waters on foot; there we rejoiced in Him. Isaiah 51:10 Was it not You who dried up the sea, the waters of the great deep, who made a road in the depths of the sea for the redeemed to cross over? Acts 7:36 He led them out and performed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, at the Red Sea, and for forty years in the wilderness. Exodus 14:29 But the Israelites had walked through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left. 2 Kings 2:14 Then he took the cloak of Elijah that had fallen from him and struck the waters. “Where now is the LORD, the God of Elijah?” he asked. And when he had struck the waters, they parted to the right and to the left, and Elisha crossed over. Psalm 77:16 The waters saw You, O God; the waters saw You and swirled; even the depths were shaken. Treasury of Scripture Command the priests that bear the ark of the testimony, that they come up out of Jordan. Joshua 3:3-6 And they commanded the people, saying, When ye see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, and the priests the Levites bearing it, then ye shall remove from your place, and go after it… Exodus 25:16-22 And thou shalt put into the ark the testimony which I shall give thee… Revelation 11:19 And the temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in his temple the ark of his testament: and there were lightnings, and voices, and thunderings, and an earthquake, and great hail. Jump to Previous Ark Bear Bearing Carry Carrying Command Jordan Orders Priests Testimony WitnessJump to Next Ark Bear Bearing Carry Carrying Command Jordan Orders Priests Testimony WitnessJoshua 4 1. Twelve men are appointed to take twelve memorial stones from Jordan9. Twelve other stones are set up in the midst of Jordan 10. The people pass over 14. God magnifies Joshua 15. The priests commanded to come out of Jordan 20. The twelve stones are pitched in Gilgal Command the priests In the context of ancient Israel, priests held a significant role as mediators between God and the people. They were responsible for performing sacrifices and maintaining the sanctity of the Tabernacle and later the Temple. The command given here highlights the authority of Joshua as the leader of Israel, following the death of Moses. It also underscores the importance of obedience to God's instructions, as the priests were to act according to divine direction. who carry the ark of the Testimony to come up from the Jordan Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe leader of the Israelites after Moses, tasked with leading the people into the Promised Land. 2. Priests The Levitical priests who carried the Ark of the Covenant, representing God's presence among His people. 3. Ark of the Testimony Also known as the Ark of the Covenant, it contained the tablets of the Law and symbolized God's covenant with Israel. 4. Jordan River The river that the Israelites crossed to enter the Promised Land, a significant event marking the fulfillment of God's promise. 5. Israelites The people of God, descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who were entering the land promised to their forefathers. Teaching Points Obedience to God's CommandsJoshua's directive to the priests underscores the importance of following God's instructions precisely. In our lives, we are called to obey God's Word, trusting in His guidance and timing. Symbolism of the Ark The Ark of the Testimony represents God's presence and covenant. As believers, we are reminded that God's presence is with us through the Holy Spirit, guiding and empowering us in our journey of faith. Faith in Action The crossing of the Jordan required faith from both the priests and the people. We are encouraged to step out in faith, trusting that God will make a way even when circumstances seem insurmountable. Leadership and Responsibility Joshua's leadership exemplifies the responsibility of guiding others in obedience to God. Whether in family, church, or community, we are called to lead by example, pointing others to Christ. Remembrance of God's Faithfulness The event at the Jordan serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His promises. We are encouraged to remember and recount God's past faithfulness as a foundation for trusting Him in the present and future.(16) Command the priests . . . that they come up out of Jordan.--Observe that the removal of the priests and the ark of the covenant from their station in Jordan is made the subject of a distinct section, and treated as a distinct event. It need not have been so for the purpose of the mere historical narrative. We might have taken it for granted. But the significance of the event is so marked as to receive a separate notice. We are not suffered to forget by what means Jordan was driven back, and held in check; and the check was not meant to be perpetual. We are reminded that the suspension of the power of death for men has its limits. When the day of grace is over, the waters will "return unto their place and flow over all the banks as before." (Comp. Isaiah 28:16-18; Isaiah 28:20.)Verse 16. - The testimony. The word עֵדוּת though derived from the same root as עֵד witness, would seem rather to have the sense of precept, from the idea of repetition contained in the root. Compare the well known Hebrew particle עוד again. It must refer to the two tables of the law which (Hebrews 10:4) were placed in the ark (see Deuteronomy 10:5, and comp. Exodus 25:16, 21, 40, Numbers 17:10, where this is said to be the testimony). Other things were placed in the ark, such as the manna, Aaron's rod, and these, no doubt, were for a witness to the facts of the Mosaic record. The LXX., however, consistently render this word by μαρτύρια μαρτύριον. The Vulgate here has arcam foederis. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Commandצַוֵּה֙ (ṣaw·wêh) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order the priests הַכֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3548: Priest who carry נֹשְׂאֵ֖י (nō·śə·’ê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take the ark אֲר֣וֹן (’ă·rō·wn) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 727: A chest, ark of the Testimony הָעֵד֑וּת (hā·‘ê·ḏūṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5715: Testimony to come up וְיַעֲל֖וּ (wə·ya·‘ă·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively from מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of the Jordan.” הַיַּרְדֵּֽן׃ (hay·yar·dên) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3383: Jordan -- the principal river of Palestine Links Joshua 4:16 NIVJoshua 4:16 NLT Joshua 4:16 ESV Joshua 4:16 NASB Joshua 4:16 KJV Joshua 4:16 BibleApps.com Joshua 4:16 Biblia Paralela Joshua 4:16 Chinese Bible Joshua 4:16 French Bible Joshua 4:16 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 4:16 Command the priests who bear the ark (Josh. 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