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By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they had been compassed about for seven days.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Fell down (επεσαν). "Fell," second aorist active indicative of πιπτω with first aorist endings as often in the Koine.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, etc. (Joshua 6:12–20). That is, it was not by any natural causes, or by any means tha…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Seven days.—It is the persistence of Israel’s obedience (in the midst, we cannot doubt, of the unmeasured contempt and ridicule of…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones. By faith Mos…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

That the falling of the walls of Jericho should be ascribed to faith is not surprising . What else could account for it? The author does not say wh…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

By faith the walls of Jericho fell, etc. As he had taught us before that the yoke of bondage was broken apart by faith, so now he…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

By faith the walls of Jericho fell down Of themselves, not from any natural cause: the Jews say F14 they sunk …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Isaac ble ed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come. Present things are not the best things; no one knows love or hatred by having them or lackin…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After describing Moses’ faith concerning his actions in Egypt, the Apostle now shows what Moses did during the departure from Egypt. In this regard…

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