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Joshua 14:8 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Joshua 14:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 14 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Nevertheless my brethren that went up with me made the heart of the people melt: but I wholly followed the LORD my God.”
Joshua 14:8 (KJV)
Historical Context for Joshua 14:8
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Commentary on Joshua 14:8
Caleb contrasts his faithfulness with the other spies' unfaithfulness. The phrase 'my brethren...made the heart of the people melt' (achai...himssu et-lev-haam, אַחַי...הִמְסִיסוּ אֶת־לֵב־הָעָם) uses masas (מָסַס), meaning to dissolve or melt with fear. The ten faithless spies' fearful report caused Israel's rebellion and 40-year judgment (Numbers 13-14). Caleb's declaration 'I wholly followed the LORD my God' (vanoki milleti acharei Yahweh Elohai, וַאֲנִי מִלֵּאתִי אַחֲרֵי יְהוָה אֱלֹהָי) uses mille (מִלֵּא), meaning to fill completely or follow fully. Caleb demonstrated complete, unreserved ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Joshua 14:8
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“because he had another spirit with him”
“and to his children”
“We aren't able to go up against the people; for they are stronger than we.”
“the God of Israel.”
“for they are virgins. These are those who follow the Lamb wherever he goes. These were redeemed by Jesus from among men”