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Bible verse
Joshua 1:9
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
What it means
Courage is commanded here, not because Joshua felt brave, but because God promised His presence everywhere he would go. The same presence goes with you.
Joshua 1:9 at a glance
| Reference | Joshua 1:9 |
|---|---|
| Book | Joshua |
| Chapter to read it in | Joshua 1 |
| Topic | strength |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Scripture explains Scripture. These passages are linked to this one most often by readers.
- Genesis 28:15
- Jeremiah 1:7-8
- Psalms 27:1-2
- Joshua 1:6-7
- Deuteronomy 20:1
- Psalms 46:7
- Deuteronomy 31:7-8
- Isaiah 43:1
- Isaiah 43:5
- Judges 6:14
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Joshua 1:9?
It is in Joshua, in Joshua 1. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Joshua 1:9?
Readers most often set it beside Genesis 28:15, Jeremiah 1:7-8, Psalms 27:1-2, Joshua 1:6-7. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Joshua 1:9?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Jesus, you see Joshua 1:9 and you know every person there by name. We bring you Joshua 1:9, strength. Make us people who love one another there. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Where to begin this week.
- Read all of Joshua 1 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Joshua 1:9 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
