Bible Strands
Joshua 3:11
Behold, the ark of the covenant of the Lord of all the earth will go ahead of you into the Jordan.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Joshua addresses the Israelites at the Jordan River, instructing them to recognize God's presence as the ark moves ahead into the water.
The words — The phrase אֲד֖וֹן כָּל־הָ/אָ֑רֶץ ('a.Don kol-ha.'A.retz) literally renders "lord of all the earth," anchoring the ark's authority in universal sovereignty.
The thread — This exact title appears in Zechariah 6:5 and Zechariah 4:14, while Psalm 24:1 similarly declares the earth belongs to the LORD.
Why it lands — The text states the ark will physically precede the people into the Jordan, requiring them to follow the divine vanguard without delay.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Behold, the ark of the covenant of the Lord of all the earth passeth over before you into Jordan.
Cross-references
- Zechariah 6:5 And the angel told me, “These are the four spirits of heaven, going forth from their station before the Lord of all the earth.
- Psalms 24:1 A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein.
- Zechariah 4:14 So he said, “These are the two anointed ones who are standing beside the Lord of all the earth.”
- Joshua 3:13 When the feet of the priests who carry the ark of the LORD—the Lord of all the earth—touch down in the waters of the Jordan, its flowing waters will be cut off and will stand up in a heap.”
- Micah 4:13 Rise and thresh, O Daughter of Zion, for I will give you horns of iron and hooves of bronze to break to pieces many peoples. Then you will devote their gain to the LORD, their wealth to the Lord of all the earth.
- Joshua 3:3 and commanded the people: “When you see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God being carried by the Levitical priests, you are to set out from your positions and follow it.
- Job 41:11 Who has given to Me that I should repay him? Everything under heaven is Mine.
- Isaiah 3:12 Youths oppress My people, and women rule over them. O My people, your guides mislead you; they turn you from your paths.
- Isaiah 54:5 For your husband is your Maker—the LORD of Hosts is His name—the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; He is called the God of all the earth.
- Jeremiah 10:7 Who would not fear You, O King of nations? This is Your due. For among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like You.