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Joshua 24:19 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Joshua 24:19 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 24 verse 19 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Joshua said unto the people, Ye cannot serve the LORD: for he is an holy God; he is a jealous God; he will not forgive your transgressions nor your sins.”
Joshua 24:19 (KJV)
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Commentary on Joshua 24:19
Joshua's shocking statement challenges Israel's presumptuous covenant confidence. The declaration 'Ye cannot serve the LORD' (lo tukhlu laavod et-Yahweh, לֹא תוּכְלוּ לַעֲבֹד אֶת־יְהוָה) contradicts their confident assertion 'we will serve the LORD' (verse 18). This isn't discouragement but realistic assessment of human inability apart from divine grace. The threefold description explains why: 'he is an holy God' (Elohim qedoshim hu, אֱלֹהִים קְדשִׁים הוּא)—His absolute moral purity tolerates no sin. 'He is a jealous God' (El qanno hu, אֵל קַנּוֹא הוּא)—He demands exclusive worship, accepting ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Joshua 24:19
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“and listen to his voice. Don't provoke him”
“and God the Holy One is sanctified in righteousness.”
“Exalt ye the LORD our God”
“our God. Worship at his holy hill”
“nor serve them”
“Who is able to stand before Yahweh”
“whose name is Jealous”
“and said”