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Speak to the children of Israel, and tell them, When you pass over the Jordan into the land of Canaan,
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A Command Based on a Promise
Commentators note that God gives this command for life in Canaan before the Israelites have crossed the Jordan. This forward-looking instruction served as a tangible sign of God's certain promise. It demonstrates that God's plans for His people are not mere possibilities but a guaranteed future reality.
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19th Century
Anglican
When you have come over Jordan ... — Or, You are going over the Jordan into the land of Canaan; and you shall appoint ...…
16th Century
Protestant
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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Presbyterian
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