New International Version And after the whole nation had been circumcised, they remained where they were in camp until they were healed. New Living Translation After all the males had been circumcised, they rested in the camp until they were healed. English Standard Version When the circumcising of the whole nation was finished, they remained in their places in the camp until they were healed. Berean Standard Bible And after all the nation had been circumcised, they stayed there in the camp until they were healed. Berean Literal Bible And it came to pass, when they had finished circumcising all the nation, that they stayed in their places in the camp until they were healed. King James Bible And it came to pass, when they had done circumcising all the people, that they abode in their places in the camp, till they were whole. New King James Version So it was, when they had finished circumcising all the people, that they stayed in their places in the camp till they were healed. New American Standard Bible Now when they had finished circumcising all the nation, they remained in their places in the camp until they recovered. NASB 1995 Now when they had finished circumcising all the nation, they remained in their places in the camp until they were healed. NASB 1977 Now it came about when they had finished circumcising all the nation, that they remained in their places in the camp until they were healed. Legacy Standard Bible Now it happened that when they had completed circumcising all the nation, they remained in their places in the camp until they were healed. Amplified Bible Then, when they had finished circumcising all [the males of] the nation, they stayed in their places in the camp until they were healed. Berean Annotated Bible And after all the nation had been circumcised, they stayed there in the camp until they were healed. Christian Standard Bible After the entire nation had been circumcised, they stayed where they were in the camp until they recovered. Holman Christian Standard Bible After the entire nation had been circumcised, they stayed where they were in the camp until they recovered. American Standard Version And it came to pass, when they had done circumcising all the nation, that they abode in their places in the camp, till they were whole. Contemporary English Version Everyone who had been circumcised needed time to heal, and they stayed in camp. English Revised Version And it came to pass, when they had done circumcising all the nation, that they abode in their places in the camp, till they were whole. GOD'S WORD® Translation When all the men had been circumcised, they remained in the camp until they recovered. Good News Translation After the circumcision was completed, the whole nation stayed in the camp until the wounds had healed. International Standard Version When the circumcision of the entire nation was complete, they remained in their places within the camp until they were healed. NET Bible When all the men had been circumcised, they stayed there in the camp until they had healed. New Heart English Bible And it happened, when they were done circumcising all the nation, that they stayed in their places in the camp until they were healed. Webster's Bible Translation And it came to pass when they had done circumcising all the people, that they abode in their places in the camp, till they were whole. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd after all the nation had been circumcised, they stayed there in the camp until they were healed. World English Bible When they were done circumcising the whole nation, they stayed in their places in the camp until they were healed. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it comes to pass, when all the nation has completed to be circumcised, that they abide in their places in the camp until their recovering; Berean Literal Bible And it came to pass, when they had finished circumcising all the nation, that they stayed in their places in the camp until they were healed. Young's Literal Translation And it cometh to pass when all the nation have completed to be circumcised, that they abide in their places in the camp till their recovering; Smith's Literal Translation And it shall be as all the people finished to be circumcised, and they dwelt in their place in the camp till they revived. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNow after they were all circumcised, they remained in the same place of the camp, until they were healed. Catholic Public Domain Version Then, after they were all circumcised, they remained in the same place of the camp until they were healed. New American Bible When the circumcision of the entire nation was complete, they remained in camp where they were, until they recovered. New Revised Standard Version When the circumcising of all the nation was done, they remained in their places in the camp until they were healed. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when all the people were circumcised, they remained in their places in the camp till they were healed. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And when all the people were done being circumcised, they dwelt in their places in the camp until they were healed OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it came to pass, when all the nation were circumcised, every one of them, that they abode in their places in the camp, till they were whole. Brenton Septuagint Translation And when they had been circumcised they rested continuing there in the camp till they were healed. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Circumcision at Gilgal…7And Joshua raised up their sons in their place, and these were the ones he circumcised. Until this time they were still uncircumcised, since they had not been circumcised along the way. 8And after all the nation had been circumcised, they stayed there in the camp until they were healed. 9Then the LORD said to Joshua, “Today I have rolled away the reproach of Egypt from you.” So that place has been called Gilgal to this day.… Cross References And after all the nation had been circumcised, Genesis 17:23-27 On that very day Abraham took his son Ishmael and all those born in his household or purchased with his money—every male among the members of Abraham’s household—and he circumcised them, just as God had told him. / So Abraham was ninety-nine years old when he was circumcised, / and his son Ishmael was thirteen; … Genesis 34:24-25 All the men who went out of the city gate listened to Hamor and his son Shechem, and every male of the city was circumcised. / Three days later, while they were still in pain, two of Jacob’s sons (Dinah’s brothers Simeon and Levi) took their swords, went into the unsuspecting city, and slaughtered every male. Exodus 12:48 If a foreigner resides with you and wants to celebrate the LORD’s Passover, all the males in the household must be circumcised; then he may come near to celebrate it, and he shall be like a native of the land. But no uncircumcised man may eat of it. they stayed there in the camp Joshua 4:19 On the tenth day of the first month the people went up from the Jordan and camped at Gilgal on the eastern border of Jericho. Exodus 19:2 After they had set out from Rephidim, they entered the Wilderness of Sinai, and Israel camped there in front of the mountain. Numbers 2:2-3 “The Israelites are to camp around the Tent of Meeting at a distance from it, each man under his standard, with the banners of his family. / On the east side, toward the sunrise, the divisions of Judah are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Judahites is Nahshon son of Amminadab, until they were healed. Jeremiah 30:17 But I will restore your health and heal your wounds, declares the LORD, because they call you an outcast, Zion, for whom no one cares.” Psalm 147:3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Exodus 15:26 saying, “If you will listen carefully to the voice of the LORD your God, and do what is right in His eyes, and pay attention to His commands, and keep all His statutes, then I will not bring on you any of the diseases I inflicted on the Egyptians. For I am the LORD who heals you.” Genesis 17:10-14 This is My covenant with you and your descendants after you, which you are to keep: Every male among you must be circumcised. / You are to circumcise the flesh of your foreskin, and this will be a sign of the covenant between Me and you. / Generation after generation, every male must be circumcised when he is eight days old, including those born in your household and those purchased from a foreigner—even those who are not your offspring. … Leviticus 12:3 And on the eighth day the flesh of the boy’s foreskin is to be circumcised. Deuteronomy 10:16 Circumcise your hearts, therefore, and stiffen your necks no more. Deuteronomy 30:6 The LORD your God will circumcise your hearts and the hearts of your descendants, and you will love Him with all your heart and with all your soul, so that you may live. Romans 2:28-29 A man is not a Jew because he is one outwardly, nor is circumcision only outward and physical. / No, a man is a Jew because he is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a man’s praise does not come from men, but from God. Colossians 2:11-12 In Him you were also circumcised, in the putting off of your sinful nature, with the circumcision performed by Christ and not by human hands. / And having been buried with Him in baptism, you were raised with Him through your faith in the power of God, who raised Him from the dead. Galatians 5:6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. What matters is faith expressing itself through love. Treasury of Scripture And it came to pass, when they had done circumcising all the people, that they stayed in their places in the camp, till they were whole. when they, etc. till they were whole Genesis 34:25 And it came to pass on the third day, when they were sore, that two of the sons of Jacob, Simeon and Levi, Dinah's brethren, took each man his sword, and came upon the city boldly, and slew all the males. Jump to Previous Abode Camp Circumcised Circumcising Circumcision Completed Healed Kept Nation Places Recovering Tents Undergone WholeJump to Next Abode Camp Circumcised Circumcising Circumcision Completed Healed Kept Nation Places Recovering Tents Undergone WholeJoshua 5 1. The Canaanites are afraid2. Joshua renews circumcision 10. The Passover is kept at Gilgal 12. manna ceases 13. An angel appears to Joshua And after all the nation had been circumcised, Israel renewed the covenant sign neglected during the wilderness years. Before taking possession of Canaan, the new generation was marked as God’s covenant people, set apart in obedience to Him. Gen 17:23-27 On that very day Abraham took his son Ishmael… they stayed there in the camp Israel remained at Gilgal, their first encampment in the Promised Land near the Jordan. From this place they would begin the conquest of Canaan, but they would proceed only after submitting to God’s command. Jos 4:19 On the tenth day of the first month the people went up… until they were healed. The men needed time to recover before Israel could move forward. Their delay placed the nation in a vulnerable position, yet God preserved them and prepared them for the tasks ahead. Jer 30:17 But I will restore your health and heal your wounds,… Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe leader of the Israelites, who succeeded Moses and led the people into the Promised Land. He is responsible for ensuring the Israelites follow God's commands, including the circumcision of the new generation. 2. Israelites The nation chosen by God, who are now entering the Promised Land after wandering in the wilderness for 40 years. This new generation had not been circumcised during the journey. 3. Gilgal The place where the Israelites camped after crossing the Jordan River. It is here that the circumcision took place, marking a new beginning for the people in the Promised Land. 4. Circumcision A physical sign of the covenant between God and Abraham's descendants. It was a necessary act of obedience and consecration for the Israelites before they could partake in the Passover and claim the land. 5. Healing The period of recovery after circumcision, symbolizing a time of preparation and renewal before undertaking the conquest of Canaan. Teaching Points Obedience to God's CommandsThe Israelites' willingness to undergo circumcision demonstrates their obedience and commitment to God's covenant. Believers today are called to obey God's commands, even when it requires personal sacrifice. Preparation for God's Promises Just as the Israelites needed to be circumcised before entering the Promised Land, believers must prepare their hearts and lives to receive God's promises and fulfill His purposes. Healing and Renewal The period of healing at Gilgal symbolizes spiritual renewal. Christians are encouraged to seek times of rest and spiritual renewal to be effective in their walk with God. Covenant Identity Circumcision was a mark of identity for the Israelites. Believers today find their identity in Christ, marked by the Holy Spirit, and are called to live in a way that reflects their covenant relationship with God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Joshua 5:8?2. Why was it important for Israel to "remain in the camp" after circumcision? 3. How does Joshua 5:8 demonstrate obedience to God's covenant with Abraham? 4. What parallels exist between Joshua 5:8 and New Testament teachings on spiritual renewal? 5. How can we apply the principle of preparation before entering God's promises today? 6. In what ways does physical healing in Joshua 5:8 symbolize spiritual restoration? 7. Why did God require circumcision before entering the Promised Land in Joshua 5:8? 8. How does Joshua 5:8 reflect on obedience and faith in God's covenant? 9. What is the significance of circumcision in the context of Joshua 5:8? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Joshua 5? Verse 8. - Till they were whole. Literally, till they revived, as in Genesis 20:7; 2 Kings 1:2; 2 Kings 8:8. Objections have been raised (see Keil and Delitzsch in loc.) to the possibility of this circumcision taking place in one day. But it has been shown by calculation that between one-third and one-fourth of the people who remained had been circumcised already, and that therefore such an operation as this could be performed with the utmost ease in a very short time. The word גוִו is used here again, since the people were still Gentiles until the rite of circumcision was performed. Joshua 5:8 records Israel’s complete obedience to the covenant sign, their deliberate pause in the safety of God’s presence, and His gracious healing that equipped them for conquest. The verse reminds us that true readiness for God-given assignments involves submission to His commands, unhurried dependence on His protection, and patient acceptance of His timing for restoration. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Andוַיְהִ֛י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be after כַּאֲשֶׁר־ (ka·’ă·šer-) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that all כָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the nation הַגּ֖וֹי (hag·gō·w) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts had been circumcised, לְהִמּ֑וֹל (lə·him·mō·wl) Preposition-l | Verb - Nifal - Infinitive construct Strong's 4135: To cut short, curtail, to blunt, to destroy they stayed וַיֵּשְׁב֥וּ (way·yê·šə·ḇū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry there תַחְתָּ֛ם (ṯaḥ·tām) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of in the camp בַּֽמַּחֲנֶ֖ה (bam·ma·ḥă·neh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 4264: An encampment, an army until עַ֥ד (‘aḏ) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while they were healed. חֲיוֹתָֽם׃ (ḥă·yō·w·ṯām) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 2421: To live, to revive Additonal Resources Joshua 5:8 Blue Letter BibleJoshua 5:8 Bible Gateway Joshua 5:8 Bible.com Joshua 5:8 NIV |
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