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Joshua 7:20 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Joshua 7:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 7 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Achan answered Joshua, and said, Indeed I have sinned against the LORD God of Israel, and thus and thus have I done:”
Joshua 7:20 (KJV)
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Commentary on Joshua 7:20
Achan's confession begins: 'Indeed I have sinned against the LORD God of Israel.' The Hebrew אָמְנָם (omnnam—indeed, truly) expresses acknowledgment without excuse. Achan admits the sin, identifies it correctly as against God (not merely against Israel or Joshua), and uses the covenant name 'LORD God of Israel.' His confession is theologically accurate—all sin is ultimately against God (Psalm 51:4). The phrase 'thus and thus have I done' prepares to detail the specifics. Genuine confession requires particularity—naming what was done, not vague admission of 'mistakes.' Achan's willingness to co...
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Cross-References for Joshua 7:20
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“For I will declare mine iniquity; I will be sorry for my sin.”
“what do I do to you”
“We are certainly guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the distress of his soul, when he begged us, and we wouldn't listen. Therefore this distress has come upon us.”
“I have sinned: yet honor me now”
“and he said”
“I have sinned; for I have transgressed the commandment of Yahweh”
“and says”
“I have sinned; for I didn't know that you stood in the way against me: now therefore”
“I have sinned in that I betrayed innocent blood. But they said”