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God's Gift, Israel's Step
Commentators explain that this verse reveals a divine-human partnership. God had already sovereignly 'given' the land to Israel, but they had to actively 'tread' upon it to possess it. The promise required their faithful action. This shows that God's gifts are often realized through our obedient participation.
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Joshua
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Charles Ellicott
On Joshua 1:3
19th Century
Bishop
Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you. —The conquest of Canaan was the spec…
John Gill
On Joshua 1:3
17th Century
Pastor
Every place that the sole of your feet shall tread upon
That is, in the land of Canaan:
that have…
Matthew Henry
On Joshua 1:1–4
17th Century
Minister
Joshua had served Moses. He who was called to honor had long been accustomed to responsibilities. Our Lord Jesus took upon him the form of a se…