New International Version So I gave you a land on which you did not toil and cities you did not build; and you live in them and eat from vineyards and olive groves that you did not plant.’ New Living Translation I gave you land you had not worked on, and I gave you towns you did not build—the towns where you are now living. I gave you vineyards and olive groves for food, though you did not plant them. English Standard Version I gave you a land on which you had not labored and cities that you had not built, and you dwell in them. You eat the fruit of vineyards and olive orchards that you did not plant.’ Berean Standard Bible So I gave you a land on which you did not toil and cities that you did not build, and now you live in them and eat from vineyards and olive groves that you did not plant.’ Berean Literal Bible And I have given to you⁺ a land on which you did not labor, and cities that you⁺ did not build, and you⁺ dwell in them. You⁺ are eating of vineyards and olive groves that you⁺ did not plant.’ King James Bible And I have given you a land for which ye did not labour, and cities which ye built not, and ye dwell in them; of the vineyards and oliveyards which ye planted not do ye eat. New King James Version I have given you a land for which you did not labor, and cities which you did not build, and you dwell in them; you eat of the vineyards and olive groves which you did not plant.’ New American Standard Bible And I gave you a land on which you had not labored, and cities which you had not built, and you have lived in them; you are eating of vineyards and olive groves which you did not plant.’ NASB 1995 ‘I gave you a land on which you had not labored, and cities which you had not built, and you have lived in them; you are eating of vineyards and olive groves which you did not plant.’ NASB 1977 ‘And I gave you a land on which you had not labored, and cities which you had not built, and you have lived in them; you are eating of vineyards and olive groves which you did not plant.’ Legacy Standard Bible And I gave you a land on which you had not labored and cities which you had not built, and you have lived in them; you are eating of vineyards and olive groves which you did not plant.’ Amplified Bible I gave you a land for which you did not labor, and cities which you did not build, and you live in them; you eat from vineyards and olive groves which you did not plant.’ Berean Annotated Bible So I gave you⁺ a land on which you did not toil and cities that you⁺ did not build, and now you⁺ live in them and eat from vineyards and olive groves that you⁺ did not plant. Christian Standard Bible I gave you a land you did not labor for, and cities you did not build, though you live in them; you are eating from vineyards and olive groves you did not plant.’ Holman Christian Standard Bible I gave you a land you did not labor for, and cities you did not build, though you live in them; you are eating from vineyards and olive groves you did not plant.’” American Standard Version And I gave you a land whereon thou hadst not labored, and cities which ye built not, and ye dwell therein; of vineyards and oliveyards which ye planted not do ye eat. Contemporary English Version You didn't have to work for this land--I gave it to you. Now you live in towns you didn't build, and you eat grapes and olives from vineyards and trees you didn't plant. English Revised Version And I gave you a land whereon thou hadst not laboured, and cities which ye built not, and ye dwell therein; of vineyards and oliveyards which ye planted not do ye eat. GOD'S WORD® Translation So I gave you a land that you hadn't farmed, cities to live in that you hadn't built, vineyards and olive groves that you hadn't planted. So you ate all you wanted! Good News Translation I gave you a land that you had never worked and cities that you had not built. Now you are living there and eating grapes from vines that you did not plant, and olives from trees that you did not plant.' International Standard Version I gave you a land for which you never worked and cities that you didn't build, but that you have lived in. You're eating from vineyards and olive groves that you didn't plant.' NET Bible I gave you a land in which you had not worked hard; you took up residence in cities you did not build and you are eating the produce of vineyards and olive groves you did not plant.' New Heart English Bible I gave you a land whereon you had not labored, and cities which you did not build, and you live in them. You eat of vineyards and olive groves which you did not plant.' Webster's Bible Translation And I have given you a land for which ye did not labor, and cities which ye built not, and ye dwell in them; of the vineyards and olive-yards which ye planted not do ye eat. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo I gave you a land on which you did not toil and cities that you did not build, and now you live in them and eat from vineyards and olive groves that you did not plant.’ World English Bible I gave you a land on which you had not labored, and cities which you didn’t build, and you live in them. You eat of vineyards and olive groves which you didn’t plant.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I give a land to you for which you have not labored, and cities which you have not built, and you dwell in them; you are eating of vineyards and olive-yards which you have not planted. Berean Literal Bible And I have given to you⁺ a land on which you did not labor, and cities that you⁺ did not build, and you⁺ dwell in them. You⁺ are eating of vineyards and olive groves that you⁺ did not plant.’ Young's Literal Translation 'And I give to you a land for which thou hast not laboured, and cities which ye have not built, and ye dwell in them; of vineyards and olive-yards which ye have not planted ye are eating. Smith's Literal Translation And I will give to you the land which ye labored not in it, and cities which ye built not, and ye shall dwell in them; the vineyards and the olives which ye planted not, ye ate. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I gave you a land, in which you had not laboured, and cities to dwell in which you built not, vineyards and oliveyards, which you planted not. Catholic Public Domain Version And I gave you a land, in which you did not labor, and cities, which you did not build, so that you might live in them, and vineyards and olive groves, which you did not plant.’ New American Bible I gave you a land you did not till and cities you did not build, to dwell in; you ate of vineyards and olive groves you did not plant. New Revised Standard Version I gave you a land on which you had not labored, and towns that you had not built, and you live in them; you eat the fruit of vineyards and oliveyards that you did not plant. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd I have given you a land for which you did not labor, and cities which you did not build, and you dwell in them; and behold, you eat of vineyards and olive yards which you did not plant. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I gave you the land in which you had not labored and the towns that you had not built and you dwelt in them, and the vineyards and the olive trees that you had not planted now you eat, and the vineyards and the olive trees that you had not planted, behold, you eat OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And I gave you a land whereon thou hadst not laboured, and cities which ye built not, and ye dwell therein; of vineyards and olive-yards which ye planted not do ye eat. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he gave you a land on which ye did not labour, and cities which ye did not build, and ye were settled in them; and ye eat of vineyards and oliveyards which ye did not plant. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Joshua Reviews Israel's History…12I sent the hornet ahead of you, and it drove out the two Amorite kings before you, but not by your own sword or bow. 13So I gave you a land on which you did not toil and cities that you did not build, and now you live in them and eat from vineyards and olive groves that you did not plant.’ Cross References So I gave you a land on which you did not toil Psalm 105:44 He gave them the lands of the nations, that they might inherit the fruit of others’ labor, Psalm 78:55 He drove out nations before them and apportioned their inheritance; He settled the tribes of Israel in their tents. and cities that you did not build, Deuteronomy 6:10 And when the LORD your God brings you into the land He swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, that He would give you—a land with great and splendid cities that you did not build, Nehemiah 9:25 They captured fortified cities and fertile land and took houses full of all goods, wells already dug, vineyards, olive groves, and fruit trees in abundance. So they ate and were filled; they grew fat and delighted in Your great goodness. and now you live in them Joshua 21:43 Thus the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their fathers, and they took possession of it and settled in it. Deuteronomy 8:12 Otherwise, when you eat and are satisfied, when you build fine houses in which to dwell, and eat from vineyards and olive groves that you did not plant.’ Deuteronomy 6:11 with houses full of every good thing with which you did not fill them, with wells that you did not dig, and with vineyards and olive groves that you did not plant—and when you eat and are satisfied, Jeremiah 29:5 “Build houses and settle down. Plant gardens and eat their produce. Amos 9:14 I will restore My people Israel from captivity; they will rebuild and inhabit the ruined cities. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their fruit. Deuteronomy 8:7-10 For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks and fountains and springs that flow through the valleys and hills; / a land of wheat, barley, vines, fig trees, and pomegranates; a land of olive oil and honey; / a land where you will eat food without scarcity, where you will lack nothing; a land whose rocks are iron and whose hills are ready to be mined for copper. … Deuteronomy 11:10-12 For the land that you are entering to possess is not like the land of Egypt, from which you have come, where you sowed your seed and irrigated on foot, like a vegetable garden. / But the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess is a land of mountains and valleys that drinks in the rain from heaven. / It is a land for which the LORD your God cares; the eyes of the LORD your God are always on it, from the beginning to the end of the year. Exodus 6:8 And I will bring you into the land that I swore to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I will give it to you as a possession. I am the LORD!’” Exodus 23:20-23 Behold, I am sending an angel before you to protect you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared. / Pay attention to him and listen to his voice; do not defy him, for he will not forgive rebellion, since My Name is in him. / But if you will listen carefully to his voice and do everything I say, I will be an enemy to your enemies and a foe to your foes. … Deuteronomy 7:1 When the LORD your God brings you into the land that you are entering to possess, and He drives out before you many nations—the Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, seven nations larger and stronger than you— Deuteronomy 19:1 When the LORD your God has cut off the nations whose land He is giving you, and when you have driven them out and settled in their cities and houses, Deuteronomy 31:20 When I have brought them into the land that I swore to give their fathers, a land flowing with milk and honey, they will eat their fill and prosper. Then they will turn to other gods and worship them, and they will reject Me and break My covenant. Treasury of Scripture And I have given you a land for which you did not labor, and cities which you built not, and you dwell in them; of the vineyards and olive groves which you planted not do you eat. And I Joshua 21:45 There failed not ought of any good thing which the LORD had spoken unto the house of Israel; all came to pass. cities Joshua 11:13 But as for the cities that stood still in their strength, Israel burned none of them, save Hazor only; that did Joshua burn. Deuteronomy 6:10-12 And it shall be, when the LORD thy God shall have brought thee into the land which he sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give thee great and goodly cities, which thou buildedst not, … Deuteronomy 8:7 For the LORD thy God bringeth thee into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and depths that spring out of valleys and hills; Jump to Previous Build Building Built Cities Dwell Eat Eating Hadst Labored Laboured Olive Olive-Gardens Oliveyards Olive-Yards Plant Planted Planting Therein Towns Vine-Gardens Vineyards Whereon WorkJump to Next Build Building Built Cities Dwell Eat Eating Hadst Labored Laboured Olive Olive-Gardens Oliveyards Olive-Yards Plant Planted Planting Therein Towns Vine-Gardens Vineyards Whereon WorkJoshua 24 1. Joshua assembles the tribes at Shechem2. A brief history of God's benefits from Terah 14. He renews the covenant between them and God 26. A stone the witness of the covenant 29. Joshua's age, death, and burial 32. Joseph's bones are buried 33. Eleazar dies So I gave you a land on which you did not toil Israel received Canaan as the Lord’s gift, fulfilling the covenant He made with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Their possession of the land rested on God’s faithfulness, not on their own labor or merit. Psa 105:44 He gave them the lands of the nations… and cities that you did not build, The conquest brought Israel into fortified towns, homes, and established settlements prepared before their arrival. God provided the conditions needed for the tribes to dwell securely in the land. Deu 6:10 And when the LORD your God brings you into the land… and now you live in them Israel’s settlement in Canaan demonstrated that the Lord had kept His promise. The people were called to remember that their security and prosperity came from Him. Jos 21:43 Thus the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn… and eat from vineyards and olive groves that you did not plant.’ The vineyards and olive groves supplied food, oil, and lasting agricultural wealth. These provisions showed the abundance of the land God had promised and gave Israel a continuing reminder of His care. Deu 6:11 with houses full of every good thing,… Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe leader of Israel after Moses, who is delivering his farewell address to the Israelites in this chapter. 2. Israelites The people of God who have been led into the Promised Land, receiving blessings they did not earn. 3. Promised Land The land of Canaan, which God promised to Abraham and his descendants, now inhabited by the Israelites. 4. Vineyards and Olive Groves Symbols of prosperity and blessing, representing the abundance provided by God. 5. Covenant Renewal at Shechem The event where Joshua calls the Israelites to renew their covenant with God, reminding them of His faithfulness and their responsibilities. Teaching Points Divine ProvisionRecognize that all blessings come from God, not from our own efforts. This should lead to humility and gratitude. Faithfulness of God Reflect on God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises, encouraging trust in His future provisions. Stewardship Understand the responsibility to manage God's gifts wisely, acknowledging that we are caretakers of what we have received. Covenant Relationship Emphasize the importance of renewing our commitment to God, just as the Israelites did, by living in obedience and faithfulness. Gratitude and Remembrance Cultivate a heart of thankfulness, regularly remembering and recounting God's past faithfulness in our lives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 24:13?2. How does Joshua 24:13 demonstrate God's provision and grace to Israel? 3. What responsibilities come with receiving "a land on which you did not labor"? 4. How can we apply the principle of unearned blessings in our daily lives? 5. Connect Joshua 24:13 with Ephesians 2:8-9 on grace and works. 6. How should gratitude for God's gifts influence our worship and obedience today? 7. How does Joshua 24:13 reflect God's provision and grace to the Israelites? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in Joshua 24:13? 9. How does Joshua 24:13 challenge the concept of earning blessings through works? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 24? Verse 13. - Labour. The word here used is expressive of the fatigue of labour, and is more equivalent to our word toil. The whole passage is suggested by Deuteronomy 6:10. Joshua 24:13 magnifies the sheer grace of God: He fought, built, and planted so His people could rest, dwell, and feast. The verse calls us to gratitude, humility, and obedient loyalty, echoing through both Testaments that every good thing—earthly or eternal—comes from the Lord’s hand, not our own striving. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So I gaveוָאֶתֵּ֨ן (wā·’et·tên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set you a land אֶ֣רֶץ ׀ (’e·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land on which אֲשֶׁ֧ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that you did not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no toil יָגַ֣עְתָּ (yā·ḡa‘·tā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3021: To gasp, to be exhausted, to tire, to toil and cities וְעָרִים֙ (wə·‘ā·rîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5892: Excitement that אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that you did not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no build, בְנִיתֶ֔ם (ḇə·nî·ṯem) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 1129: To build and now you live וַתֵּשְׁב֖וּ (wat·tê·šə·ḇū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry in them בָּהֶ֑ם (bā·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew and eat אֹכְלִֽים׃ (’ō·ḵə·lîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 398: To eat from vineyards כְּרָמִ֤ים (kə·rā·mîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3754: A garden, vineyard and olive groves וְזֵיתִים֙ (wə·zê·ṯîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2132: An olive, the tree, the branch, the berry that אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that you did not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no plant.’ נְטַעְתֶּ֔ם (nə·ṭa‘·tem) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 5193: To strike in, fix, to plant Additonal Resources Joshua 24:13 Blue Letter BibleJoshua 24:13 Bible Gateway Joshua 24:13 Bible.com Joshua 24:13 NIV |
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