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And, behold, this day I [am] going the way of all the earth: and ye know in all your hearts and in all your souls, that not one thing hath failed of all the good things which the LORD your God spake concerning you; all are come to pass unto you, [and] not one thing hath failed thereof.

And, behold, this day {H3117} I am going {H1980} the way {H1870} of all the earth {H776}: and ye know {H3045} in all your hearts {H3824} and in all your souls {H5315}, that not one {H259} thing {H1697} hath failed {H5307} of all the good {H2896} things {H1697} which the LORD {H3068} your God {H430} spake {H1696} concerning you; all are come to pass {H935} unto you, and not one {H259} thing {H1697} hath failed {H5307} thereof.

"Today I am going the way of all the earth. Therefore consider in all your heart and being that not one of all the good things ADONAI your God said concerning you has failed to happen; it has all come to pass; nothing of it has failed

Now behold, today I am going the way of all the earth, and you know with all your heart and soul that not one of the good promises the LORD your God made to you has failed. Everything was fulfilled for you; not one promise has failed.

And, behold, this day I am going the way of all the earth: and ye know in all your hearts and in all your souls, that not one thing hath failed of all the good things which Jehovah your God spake concerning you; all are come to pass unto you, not one thing hath failed thereof.

Commentary

Joshua 23:14 captures the heartfelt farewell address of Joshua, Israel's venerable leader, as he nears the end of his life. This verse serves as a powerful testament to God's unwavering faithfulness and the fulfillment of His divine promises to the nation of Israel.

Context of Joshua 23:14

This verse is part of Joshua's second farewell speech to the leaders and elders of Israel, delivered after the successful conquest and division of the Promised Land. Recognizing his imminent death—"I am going the way of all the earth" is a common biblical idiom for dying—Joshua gathers the people to impart his final, crucial instructions and warnings. He seeks to reinforce their commitment to the covenant with God, reminding them of all God had done for them.

Key Themes and Messages

  • God's Unfailing Faithfulness: The central message is God's absolute reliability. Joshua emphatically states, "not one thing hath failed of all the good things which the LORD your God spake concerning you." This assurance highlights God's character as one who always keeps His word.
  • Fulfillment of Promises: The verse explicitly points to the historical reality of God's promises being fulfilled. This includes the land, victory over enemies, and blessings promised to Abraham and his descendants through Moses. The Israelites had experienced firsthand the truth of God's declarations.
  • A Call to Remember: Joshua's words serve as a vital reminder for the Israelites to reflect on their history and God's interventions. This remembrance is crucial for maintaining faith and obedience in the future.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "not one thing hath failed" is repeated for emphasis, underscoring the complete and undeniable fulfillment of God's word. The Hebrew term for "failed" (נָפַל, naphal) literally means "to fall" or "to fall short." Its usage here stresses that none of God's promises have fallen short, not even by the smallest measure; all have come to pass precisely as declared.

Practical Application and Significance

Joshua 23:14 offers profound encouragement for believers today. Just as God proved faithful to Israel, so too can we trust in His promises for our lives. This verse reminds us that:

  • God is Trustworthy: His character is unchanging, and His word is steadfast. What He has promised, He will perform. Numbers 23:19 similarly affirms that "God is not a man, that he should lie."
  • Faith is Built on History: Remembering God's past faithfulness in our own lives, and in the history of His people, strengthens our faith for present challenges and future uncertainties.
  • Obedience is Logical: If God is perfectly faithful in His promises, then it is logical and wise to obey His commands, knowing that He has our best interests at heart.

This verse stands as a powerful testimony to God's integrity and a foundational truth for understanding the divine-human relationship.

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Cross-References

  • Luke 21:33 (16 votes)

    Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.

  • 1 Kings 2:2 (13 votes)

    I go the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and shew thyself a man;

  • Leviticus 26:3 (12 votes)

    If ye walk in my statutes, and keep my commandments, and do them;

  • Leviticus 26:13 (12 votes)

    I [am] the LORD your God, which brought you forth out of the land of Egypt, that ye should not be their bondmen; and I have broken the bands of your yoke, and made you go upright.

  • Ecclesiastes 9:10 (8 votes)

    Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do [it] with thy might; for [there is] no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.

  • Numbers 23:19 (8 votes)

    God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

  • Joshua 21:43 (8 votes)

    ¶ And the LORD gave unto Israel all the land which he sware to give unto their fathers; and they possessed it, and dwelt therein.