Joshua 1:1-8 English Standard Version (ESV) God Commissions Joshua. the book of this law doth not depart out of thy mouth, and thou hast meditated in it by day and by night, so that thou dost observe to do according to all that is written in it, for then thou dost cause thy way to prosper, and then thou dost act wisely. 17:18, 19; 31:24, 26; Josh. 8 Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Joshua 1 - NIV: After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide: “Moses my servant is dead. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. And the Lord said unto Joshua — Who, it is probable, now consulted God about the progress of the war, which he had omitted to do before, thinking himself, it seems, sufficiently authorised to proceed according to his own judgment, by what God had … 7 Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper withersoever thou goest. This verse talks about meditating or thinking deeply and focusing our minds on the Word of God. - This book of the law. Joshua 1:8 New King James Version (NKJV) 8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them—to the Israelites. Joshua 1:8 Parallel When still a young man Joshua stood by the side of Moses, fought with Amalek ( Exodus 17:9 ), went up to Mount Horeb with Moses ( Exodus 24:13 ), went to Canaan as one of the twelve spies (Numbers 13) and was finally called to be Moses' successor by Divine appointment ( … Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Wesley's Notes for Joshua 1:8. Joshua 1:8 New King James Version (NKJV). This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth — That is, thou shalt constantly read it, and upon occasion discourse of it, and the sentence which shall come out of thy month, shall in all things be given according to this rule. Joshua 1:8-9. In it, God commands Joshua to meditate on His Word day and night to become prosperous and successful. "Be strong and very courageous. Verse 8. Joshua 1:8 KJ21 This Book of the Law shall not depart out of thy mouth, but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein. JOSHUA 1:8 “ meditate on the word day and night ” KING JAMES VERSION (KJV) TRANSLATION, MEANING, CONTEXT. Joshua 1:8 KJV: This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written Joshua chapter 1. A" The Lord your God is with you ( Joshua 1:9). Ver. WORDS OF GOD IN RED. 8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you [] shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. C" Then you will have success ( Joshua 1:8). Instructions are given him by Infinite Wisdom, and encouragements by the God of all consolation. God had … Joshua 1:1 Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ minister, saying, The Book of Joshua ] Who was a book man as well as a sword man: (a) and might well give for his motto, Ex utroque Caesar. JOSHUA 1:8 “ meditate on the word day and night ” KING JAMES VERSION (KJV) TRANSLATION, MEANING, CONTEXT. 1 After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide: 2 “Moses my servant is dead. Day and night — That is, diligently study, and upon all occasions consider what is God’s will and thy duty. WORDS OF GOD IN RED. 3 I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses.