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Joshua 24:14 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Joshua 24:14 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 24 verse 14 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the LORD.”
Joshua 24:14 (KJV)
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Commentary on Joshua 24:14
Joshua's final exhortation calls Israel to exclusive covenant loyalty. The threefold command—'fear...serve...put away gods'—encompasses comprehensive devotion. The phrase 'fear the LORD' (yiru et-Yahweh, יְראוּ אֶת־יְהוָה) means reverential awe, not terror—covenant respect acknowledging God's holiness. 'Serve him in sincerity and truth' (ivdu oto betamim uveemet, עִבְדוּ אֹתוֹ בְּתָמִים וּבֶאֱמֶת) uses tamim (תָּמִים, completeness/integrity) and emet (אֱמֶת, truth/faithfulness)—demanding wholehearted, authentic worship. The command 'put away the gods' (hasiru et-elohim, הָסִירוּ אֶת־אֱלֹהִים) ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Joshua 24:14
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“and serve him in truth with all your heart; for consider how great things he has done for you.”
“Israel”
“and to all who were with him”
“[said he]”
“that in holiness and sincerity of God”
“who walk according to Yahweh's law.”
“and now is”
“Don't you walk in the statutes of your fathers”
“Thus says Yahweh”
“saying”