Bible Strands
Joshua 1:6
Be strong and courageous, for you shall give these people the inheritance of the land that I swore to their fathers I would give them.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — God addresses Joshua at the leadership transition following Moses’ death (Joshua 1:1–2), directing him to lead Israel into the promised territory.
The words — The command חֲזַ֖ק (cha.Zak) and וֶ/אֱמָ֑ץ (ve./'e.Matz) literally mean “be strong” and “be bold,” while תַּנְחִיל֙ (tan.Chil) translates as “you will cause to inherit.”
The thread — The exhortation to strength and courage appears in Daniel 10:19 and Ephesians 6:10, while Joshua 1:7 immediately repeats the command alongside the requirement to obey the law.
Why it lands — The text demands active resolve from the reader because the promised outcome depends on God’s prior oath, not human capability alone.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them.
Cross-references
- Daniel 10:19 “Do not be afraid, you who are highly precious,” he said. “Peace be with you! Be strong now; be very strong!” As he spoke with me, I was strengthened and said, “Speak, my lord, for you have strengthened me.”
- Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
- Joshua 1:7 Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go.
- Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
- 1 Chronicles 22:13 Then you will succeed, if you carefully follow the statutes and ordinances that the LORD commanded Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged.
- 1 Corinthians 16:13 Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.
- 1 Chronicles 28:10 Consider now that the LORD has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary. Be strong and do it.”
- 2 Timothy 2:1 You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
- Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”
- Psalms 27:14 Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!