And the LORD spake unto Joshua, saying,
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Verse 15 is found in chapter 4 of Joshua. The conclusion of the Jordan narrative expands the meaning of the memorial. The stones not only remind Israel of God’s power; they also have a missionary function, because the nations are to know that the hand of the Lord is mighty. The ultimate purpose is for Israel to fear the Lord continually. The miracle is therefore interpreted within a theology of memory: God’s works must be remembered so that they produce instruction, identity, and reverence in succeeding generations.
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Compare Joshua 4:15 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Und der HERR sprach zu Josua:
Y Jehová habló a Josué, diciendo:
Jehová dijo a Josué:
L'Eternel dit à Josué:
Or il Signore avea parlato a Giosuè, dicendo:
Falou, pois, o SENHOR a Josué, dizendo:
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