Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Joshua 1:8 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Joshua 1:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 1 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. have: or, do wisely”
Joshua 1:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Joshua 1:8
The command begins with a prohibition: "This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth" (lo-yamush sefer hatorah hazeh mipicha, לֹא־יָמוּשׁ סֵפֶר הַתּוֹרָה הַזֶּה מִפִּיךָ). The verb yamush (יָמוּשׁ, "depart") means to move away, withdraw, or cease. God commands that Torah remain constantly on Joshua's lips—not merely stored in memory but actively spoken, recited, and taught. "Out of thy mouth" emphasizes verbal engagement with Scripture, not merely intellectual knowledge. This oral dimension was crucial in predominantly oral cultures where Scripture was memorized, recited, and passed ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Joshua 1:8
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“and consider your ways.”
“Yahweh”
“hymns”
“don't forget my teaching; but let your heart keep my commandments:”
“and do them”
“and keeps them”
“On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God, and keep it.”
“which I command you this day”
“that I might not sin against you.”