Behold, the ark of the covenant of the Lord of all the earth passeth over before you into the Jordan.

Commentaries

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The ark of the covenant. —The ten commandments are presented throughout this narrative as a covenant. So Exodus 34:28,

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Behold the ark of the covenant, etc. First, he says that the ark of God will go before; and secondly, he explains for what purpose: namely…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Behold, the ark of the covenant of the Lord of all the earth , &c.] Some both Jewish and Christian interpreters, because …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The waters of Jordan shall be cut off. This must be done in a way that had never been done before, except in the dividing of the Red Sea. …

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