What is the meaning of Joshua 6:5? And when there is a long blast of the ram’s horn - The trumpeting of a ram’s horn (shofar) marked sacred, decisive moments for Israel (Exodus 19:13; Leviticus 25:9). - God links victory to worship; the sound is not military strategy but covenant reminder that the Lord Himself fights (2 Chronicles 20:21–22). and you hear its sound - Hearing precedes acting. Israel’s obedience hinges on attentive hearts (Deuteronomy 6:4; John 10:27). - Faith comes by hearing (Romans 10:17); Jericho will fall because Israel responds to God’s signal, not their own timing. have all the people give a mighty shout - Unified praise unleashes divine power (Psalm 47:1; 1 Samuel 4:5; 1 Thessalonians 4:16). - The shout proclaims trust before the miracle happens, echoing Gideon’s cry of “a sword for the LORD” (Judges 7:20). Then the wall of the city will collapse - God promises a supernatural breach—no siege works required (Hebrews 11:30; Isaiah 25:12). - The collapse demonstrates that human fortifications cannot withstand divine judgment (2 Corinthians 10:4). and all your people will charge straight into the city. - The way opens immediately; God removes obstacles so His people can advance without hesitation (Psalm 18:29; 2 Samuel 5:6-7). - Obedient faith turns worship into action, fulfilling the conquest mandate (Deuteronomy 7:1-2; Joshua 1:3). summary Joshua 6:5 reveals that victory at Jericho hinges on God’s power responding to obedient, unified worship. A trumpet blast, a collective shout, and steadfast faith bring down walls no army could breach, proving that when God leads, His people can move forward without fear. |
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