Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them. New Living Translation “Be strong and courageous, for you are the one who will lead these people to possess all the land I swore to their ancestors I would give them. English Standard Version Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them. Berean Standard Bible Be strong and courageous, for you shall give these people the inheritance of the land that I swore to their fathers I would give them. King James Bible Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them. New King James Version Be strong and of good courage, for to this people you shall divide as an inheritance the land which I swore to their fathers to give them. New American Standard Bible Be strong and courageous, for you shall give this people possession of the land which I swore to their fathers to give them. NASB 1995 “Be strong and courageous, for you shall give this people possession of the land which I swore to their fathers to give them. NASB 1977 “Be strong and courageous, for you shall give this people possession of the land which I swore to their fathers to give them. Legacy Standard Bible Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land which I swore to their fathers to give them. Amplified Bible Be strong and confident and courageous, for you will give this people as an inheritance the land which I swore to their fathers (ancestors) to give them. Christian Standard Bible “Be strong and courageous, for you will distribute the land I swore to their ancestors to give them as an inheritance. Holman Christian Standard Bible Be strong and courageous, for you will distribute the land I swore to their fathers to give them as an inheritance. American Standard Version Be strong and of good courage; for thou shalt cause this people to inherit the land which I sware unto their fathers to give them. English Revised Version Be strong and of a good courage: for thou shalt cause this people to inherit the land which I sware unto their fathers to give them. GOD'S WORD® Translation Be strong and courageous, because you will help these people take possession of the land I swore to give their ancestors. Good News Translation Be determined and confident, for you will be the leader of these people as they occupy this land which I promised their ancestors. International Standard Version "Be strong and courageous, because you'll be leading this people to inherit the land that I promised to give their ancestors. Majority Standard Bible Be strong and courageous, for you shall give these people the inheritance of the land that I swore to their fathers I would give them. NET Bible Be strong and brave! You must lead these people in the conquest of this land that I solemnly promised their ancestors I would hand over to them. New Heart English Bible Be strong and of good courage; for you shall cause this people to inherit the land which I swore to their fathers to give them. Webster's Bible Translation Be strong and of a good courage: for to this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land which I swore to their fathers to give them. World English Bible “Be strong and courageous; for you shall cause this people to inherit the land which I swore to their fathers to give them. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionbe strong and courageous, for you cause this people to inherit the land which I have sworn to their fathers to give to them. Young's Literal Translation be strong and courageous, for thou -- thou dost cause this people to inherit the land which I have sworn to their fathers to give to them. Smith's Literal Translation Be strong and be active; for thou shalt cause Israel to inherit the land which I sware to their fathers to give to them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTake courage, and be strong: for thou shalt divide by lot to this people the land, for which I swore to their fathers, that I would deliver it to them. Catholic Public Domain Version Be strengthened and be steadfast. For you shall divide by lot, to this people, the land about which I swore to their fathers that I would deliver it to them. New American Bible Be strong and steadfast, so that you may give this people possession of the land I swore to their ancestors that I would give them. New Revised Standard Version Be strong and courageous; for you shall put this people in possession of the land that I swore to their ancestors to give them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBe strong and of good courage; for you shall cause this people to inherit the land which I swore to their fathers to give them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Be strong and be greatly strengthened, because you shall cause this people to inherit it, the land that I have sworn to their fathers to give to them OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Be strong and of good courage; for thou shalt cause this people to inherit the land which I swore unto their fathers to give them. Brenton Septuagint Translation Be strong and ?quit thyself like a man, for thou shalt divide the land to this people, which I sware to give to your fathers. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God Commissions Joshua…5No one shall stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so will I be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. 6Be strong and courageous, for you shall give these people the inheritance of the land that I swore to their fathers I would give them. 7Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go.… Cross References Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:7-8 Then Moses called for Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their fathers to give them, and you shall give it to them as an inheritance. / The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.” Deuteronomy 31:23 Then the LORD commissioned Joshua son of Nun and said, “Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the Israelites into the land that I swore to give them, and I will be with you.” 1 Chronicles 28:20 David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished. Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 43:1-2 But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! / When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. Psalm 27:14 Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD! Psalm 31:24 Be strong and courageous, all you who hope in the LORD. 1 Corinthians 16:13 Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong. Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. Hebrews 13:5-6 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” / So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. Treasury of Scripture Be strong and of a good courage: for to this people shall you divide for an inheritance the land, which I swore to their fathers to give them. Be strong Joshua 1:7,9 Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest… 1 Samuel 4:9 Be strong, and quit yourselves like men, O ye Philistines, that ye be not servants unto the Hebrews, as they have been to you: quit yourselves like men, and fight. 1 Kings 2:2 I go the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and shew thyself a man; unto this people, etc. divide Numbers 34:17-29 These are the names of the men which shall divide the land unto you: Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun… which I sware Genesis 26:3 Sojourn in this land, and I will be with thee, and will bless thee; for unto thee, and unto thy seed, I will give all these countries, and I will perform the oath which I sware unto Abraham thy father; Jump to Previous Cause Courage Courageous Divide Heart Heritage Inherit Inheritance Lead Oath Possession Strong Sware Swore ThouJump to Next Cause Courage Courageous Divide Heart Heritage Inherit Inheritance Lead Oath Possession Strong Sware Swore ThouJoshua 1 1. The Lord appoints Joshua to succeed Moses3. The borders of the promised land 5. God promises to assist Joshua 8. He gives him instructions 10. Joshua prepares the people to pass over Jordan 12. He puts the two tribes and a half in mind of their promise to Moses 16. They promise him allegiance Be strong and courageous This command is a recurring theme in the book of Joshua, emphasizing the need for inner strength and bravery in the face of daunting tasks. The phrase is a divine encouragement, reflecting God's assurance of His presence and support. It echoes the earlier exhortations given to Moses (Deuteronomy 31:6-7) and is foundational for leadership. The strength and courage required are not merely physical but also spiritual, relying on faith in God's promises. for you shall give these people the inheritance of the land that I swore to their fathers I would give them Persons / Places / Events 1. JoshuaThe central figure in this passage, Joshua is the successor of Moses and the leader of the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. His role is to guide the people in fulfilling God's promise. 2. The Israelites The people of God who are about to enter the Promised Land. They are the recipients of the inheritance promised to their ancestors. 3. The Promised Land The land of Canaan, which God promised to the forefathers of the Israelites, including Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 4. The Fathers Refers to the patriarchs of Israel—Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—to whom God originally made the promise of the land. 5. God's Promise The divine commitment made by God to give the land of Canaan to the descendants of the patriarchs. Teaching Points Strength and Courage in LeadershipJoshua is called to be strong and courageous, a reminder that leadership requires reliance on God's strength rather than personal ability. Faithfulness to God's Promises The passage underscores God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises, encouraging believers to trust in His word. Inheritance Through Obedience Just as the Israelites were to receive their inheritance through obedience, believers today are called to live obediently to receive spiritual blessings. God's Presence as Assurance The command to be strong and courageous is rooted in the assurance of God's presence, a principle that applies to all believers facing challenges. Continuity of God's Plan The promise to the patriarchs is being fulfilled through Joshua, illustrating the continuity and reliability of God's plan across generations.Verse 6. - Be strong and of a good courage. Literally, be strong and vigorous. The word does not refer so much to the character of Joshua as to his actions. He was to be a man of action, alert, prompt, ready to act when occasion demanded (see Deuteronomy 31:6, 7, 8, 23). Which I sware unto their fathers (see note on ver. 3). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Be strongחֲזַ֖ק (ḥă·zaq) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer and courageous, וֶאֱמָ֑ץ (we·’ĕ·māṣ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 553: To be stout, strong, bold, alert for כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction you אַתָּ֗ה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you shall give these people the inheritance תַּנְחִיל֙ (tan·ḥîl) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 5157: To inherit, to occupy, to bequeath, distribute, instate of the land הָאָ֕רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land I swore נִשְׁבַּ֥עְתִּי (niš·ba‘·tî) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 7650: To seven oneself, swear to their fathers לַאֲבוֹתָ֖ם (la·’ă·ḇō·w·ṯām) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1: Father I would give לָתֵ֥ת (lā·ṯêṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5414: To give, put, set them. לָהֶֽם׃ (lā·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew Links Joshua 1:6 NIVJoshua 1:6 NLT Joshua 1:6 ESV Joshua 1:6 NASB Joshua 1:6 KJV Joshua 1:6 BibleApps.com Joshua 1:6 Biblia Paralela Joshua 1:6 Chinese Bible Joshua 1:6 French Bible Joshua 1:6 Catholic Bible OT History: Joshua 1:6 Be strong and of good courage (Josh. 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