Joshua 24:23
Joshua · Old Testament · Chapter 24
“Now therefore put away, said he, the strange gods which are among you, and incline your heart unto the LORD God of Israel.”Joshua 24:23
What Does Joshua 24:23 Mean?
Joshua 24:23 is found in the book of Joshua, chapter 24, verse 23 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 19 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (19)
These passages are connected to Joshua 24:23 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Samuel 7:3“And Samuel spake unto all the house of Israel, saying, If ye do return unto the LORD with all your hearts, then put away the strange gods and Ashtaroth from among you, and prepare your hearts unto the LORD, and serve him only: and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.”Joshua 24:14“Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the LORD.”Psalms 119:112“I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes alway, even unto the end.”Genesis 35:2“Then Jacob said unto his household, and to all that were with him, Put away the strange gods that are among you, and be clean, and change your garments:”1 Kings 18:21“And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word.”2 Corinthians 6:16“And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.”Joshua 24:19“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.”Judges 10:15“And the children of Israel said unto the LORD, We have sinned: do thou unto us whatsoever seemeth good unto thee; deliver us only, we pray thee, this day.”Job 31:28“This also were an iniquity to be punished by the judge: for I should have denied the God that is above.”Proverbs 2:2“So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding;”Hebrews 12:28“Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:”Exodus 20:23“Ye shall not make with me gods of silver, neither shall ye make unto you gods of gold.”Judges 10:16“And they put away the strange gods from among them, and served the LORD: and his soul was grieved for the misery of Israel.”1 Kings 8:58“That he may incline our hearts unto him, to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments, and his statutes, and his judgments, which he commanded our fathers.”Psalms 119:36“Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.”Psalms 141:4“Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practise wicked works with men that work iniquity: and let me not eat of their dainties.”Hosea 14:2“Take with you words, and turn to the LORD: say unto him, Take away all iniquity, and receive us graciously: so will we render the calves of our lips.”1 Corinthians 10:19“What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that which is offered in sacrifice to idols is any thing?”Hosea 14:8“Ephraim shall say, What have I to do any more with idols? I have heard him, and observed him: I am like a green fir tree. From me is thy fruit found.”
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