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Joshua 5:2 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Joshua 5:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 5 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“At that time the LORD said unto Joshua, Make thee sharp knives, and circumcise again the children of Israel the second time. sharp: or, knives of flints”
Joshua 5:2 (KJV)
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Commentary on Joshua 5:2
At that time the LORD said unto Joshua, Make thee sharp knives, and circumcise again the children of Israel the second time.The command to renew circumcision marks a crucial moment of covenant renewal before military engagement. The phrase "at that time" (ba'et hahi, בָּעֵת הַהִיא) specifically refers to the period after crossing Jordan but before conquering Jericho—a time when Canaanite demoralization (verse 1) created a strategic window. The Hebrew charavot tsurim (חַרְבוֹת צֻרִים, "sharp knives") literally means "flint knives," indicating use of stone tools for this ceremonial act even thou...
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Cross-References for Joshua 5:2
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“and the heart of your seed”
“and be no more stiff-necked.”
“and cut off the foreskin of her son”
“in the putting off of the body of the sins of the flesh”
“which you shall keep”
“a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had while he was in uncircumcision”
“and circumcision is that of the heart”