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but my servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, and has followed me fully, him will I bring into the land into which he went; and his seed shall possess it.
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A Different Spirit
Commentators explain that Caleb's "different spirit" was not just a positive attitude but a spirit of genuine faith, courage, and unwavering obedience to God. John Calvin suggests this was a result of divine inspiration. Caleb's example shows that true faithfulness involves persevering in God's path, even when facing overwhelming opposition from others.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
My servant Caleb - Caleb only is mentioned here as also in Numbers 13:30 and following. Both passages probably form part of the mat…
19th Century
Anglican
And his seed shall possess it.— It appears from Joshua 14:6-14 that Moses had specially promised Hebron to Caleb, and tha…
16th Century
Protestant
But my servant Caleb. By synecdoche, Caleb alone is now singled out, although Joshua was a partaker of the same grace, as he had …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But my servant Caleb Who was one of the spies, and brought a good and true report of the land; and so in that, as we…
The Lord granted Moses' prayer insofar as He did not immediately destroy the congregation. But disbelief in the promise forbids the benefit. Those …
