Devine Scripture

Joshua 9:19

What does Joshua 9:19 mean?

A plain-English look at Joshua 9:19 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But all the princes said unto all the congregation, We have sworn unto them by Jehovah, the God of Israel: now therefore we may not touch them.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But all the princes said unto all the congregation, We have sworn unto them by the Lord God of Israel: now therefore we may not touch them.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But all the princes said unto all the congregation, We have sworn unto them by Jehovah, the God of Israel: now therefore we may not touch them.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

But all the chiefs said to the people, We have taken an oath to them by the Lord, the God of Israel, and so we may not put our hands on them.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And all the princes say unto all the company, `We--we have sworn to them by Jehovah, God of Israel; and now, we are not able to come against them;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And they answered them: We have sworn to them in the name of the Lord, the God of Israel, and therefore we may not touch them.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And all the princes said to all the assembly, We have sworn unto them by Jehovah theGod of Israel, and now we may not touch them.

Context

v.18And the children of Israel smote them not, because the princes of the congregation had sworn unto them by Jehovah, the God of Israel. And all the congregation murmured against the princes.

v.19This passage

v.20This we will do to them, and let them live; lest wrath be upon us, because of the oath which we sware unto them.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Ecclesiastes 9:2

    All things come alike to all: there is one event to the righteous and to the wicked; to the good and to the clean and to the unclean; to him that sacrificeth and to him that sacrificeth not; as is the good, so is the sinner; and he that sweareth, as he that feareth an oath.

  • Ecclesiastes 8:2

    I counsel thee, Keep the king’s command, and that in regard of the oath of God.

  • Joshua 9:20

    This we will do to them, and let them live; lest wrath be upon us, because of the oath which we sware unto them.

  • Jeremiah 4:2

    and thou shalt swear, As Jehovah liveth, in truth, in justice, and in righteousness; and the nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him shall they glory.

Related questions readers ask

Keep reading

Want to dig deeper? Explore Joshua 9

Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Joshua 9.

Keep exploring

Follow this verse across Scripture

Topics, devotionals, original-language word studies, and figures connected to Joshua 9:19.

Browse every hub

BibleTopicsBible answersDevotionalsFamous passagesWord studiesPeoplePlacesVerses for…Reading plansCommentary