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Behold, the ark of the covenant of the Lord of all the earth passes over before you into the Jordan.
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The Ark: God's Active Presence
Commentators explain that the Ark of the Covenant was not merely a religious object but the tangible symbol of God's active presence and power. As John Calvin notes, it was 'no empty symbol.' The Ark going first into the Jordan demonstrated that God Himself was leading His people, and the parting waters were a direct response to His majesty.
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Joshua
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19th Century
Anglican
The ark of the covenant. —The ten commandments are presented throughout this narrative as a covenant. So Exodus 34:28,
16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Behold, the ark of the covenant of the Lord of all the earth , &c.] Some both Jewish and Christian interpreters, because …
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Presbyterian
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. …
