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The Holiness of Presence
Similar to Moses at the burning bush, Joshua is commanded to remove his shoes because he is standing in the presence of God. Commentators explain that the ground itself is not inherently special, but it is made holy by the manifest presence of the divine. This act is a sign of reverence, awe, and submission before God's glory.
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Joshua
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John Calvin
On Joshua 5:15
16th Century
Theologian
Loose your shoe from off your foot, etc. To give additional sanctity to the vision, the great Angel requires Joshua to take off his shoes …
John Gill
On Joshua 5:15
17th Century
Pastor
And the Captain of the Lord's host said to Joshua
As a trial and proof of his obedience to him:
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Matthew Henry
On Joshua 5:13–15
17th Century
Minister
We do not read of any appearance of God's glory to Joshua until now. One like a man appeared to him, who was to be noticed. This Man was the Son of…