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Joshua 5:8

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Joshua 5:8 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

And after all the nation had been circumcised, they stayed there in the camp until they were healed.

King James Version KJV

And it came to pass, when they had done circumcising all the people, that they abode in their places in the camp, till they were whole.

American Standard Version ASV

And it came to pass, when they had done circumcising all the nation, that they abode in their places in the camp, till they were whole.

Bible in Basic English BBE

So when all the nation had undergone circumcision, they kept in their tents till they were well again.

Free Bible Version FBV

Once they had all been circumcised, they stayed in the camp until they recovered.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And when they had made an ende of circumcising al the people, they abode in the places in the campe till they were whole.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And it cometh to pass when all the nation have completed to be circumcised, that they abide in their places in the camp till their recovering;

World English Bible WEB

When they were done circumcising the whole nation, they stayed in their places in the camp until they were healed.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And it came to pass when they had done circumcising all the people, that they abode in their places in the camp, till they were whole.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Now after they were all circumcised, they remained in the same place of the camp, until they were healed.

Translation for Translators T4T

After all the Israeli males had been circumcised, they remained in the camp and rested until their wounds were healed.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 5:8

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Joshua 5:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יְהִ֛י כַּ/אֲשֶׁר תַּ֥מּוּ כָל הַ/גּ֖וֹי לְ/הִמּ֑וֹל וַ/יֵּשְׁב֥וּ תַחְתָּ֛/ם בַּֽ/מַּחֲנֶ֖ה עַ֥ד חֲיוֹתָֽ/ם
וַ/יְהִ֛י hâyâh H1961 to be Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
כַּ/אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher H834 which Prep | Rel
תַּ֥מּוּ tâmam H8552 to finish V-Qal-Perf-3cp
כָל kôl H3605 all N-ms
הַ/גּ֖וֹי gôwy H1471 Gentile Art | N-ms
לְ/הִמּ֑וֹל mûwl H4135 to circumcise Prep | V-Niphal-Inf-a
וַ/יֵּשְׁב֥וּ yâshab H3427 to dwell Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
תַחְתָּ֛/ם tachath H8478 underneath Prep | Suff
בַּֽ/מַּחֲנֶ֖ה machăneh H4264 camp Prep | N-cs
עַ֥ד ʻad H5704 till Prep
חֲיוֹתָֽ/ם châyâh H2421 to live V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 5:8

וַ/יְהִ֛י hâyâh H1961 "to be" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
כַּ/אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher H834 "which" Prep | Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
תַּ֥מּוּ tâmam H8552 "to finish" V-Qal-Perf-3cp
To finish or complete something, either in a good or bad sense, like when God finished creating the world in Genesis. It can also mean to be consumed or destroyed. The KJV Bible uses words like accomplish, cease, or have done to translate it.
Definition: 1) to be complete, be finished, be at an end 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be finished, be completed 1a1a) completely, wholly, entirely (as auxiliary with verb) 1a2) to be finished, come to an end, cease 1a3) to be complete (of number) 1a4) to be consumed, be exhausted, be spent 1a5) to be finished, be consumed, be destroyed 1a6) to be complete, be sound, be unimpaired, be upright (ethically) 1a7) to complete, finish 1a8) to be completely crossed over 1b) (Niphal) to be consumed 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to finish, complete, perfect 1c2) to finish, cease doing, leave off doing 1c3) to complete, sum up, make whole 1c4) to destroy (uncleanness) 1c5) to make sound 1d) (Hithpael) to deal in integrity, act uprightly
Usage: Occurs in 61 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, cease, be clean (pass-) ed, consume, have done, (come to an, have an, make an) end, fail, come to the full, be all gone, [idiom] be all here, be (make) perfect, be spent, sum, be (shew self) upright, be wasted, whole. See also: Genesis 47:15; 2 Kings 22:4; Psalms 9:7.
כָל kôl H3605 "all" N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הַ/גּ֖וֹי gôwy H1471 "Gentile" Art | N-ms
This word refers to a Gentile, someone who is not Hebrew or Israeli. It can also describe a large group of animals or a nation of people, emphasizing their unity and shared identity.
Definition: 1) nation, people 1a) nation, people 1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people 1a2) of descendants of Abraham 1a3) of Israel 1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.) 1c) Goyim? = "nations" Also named: ethnos (ἔθνος "Gentiles" G1484)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: Gentile, heathen, nation, people. See also: Genesis 10:5; Judges 4:16; Psalms 2:1.
לְ/הִמּ֑וֹל mûwl H4135 "to circumcise" Prep | V-Niphal-Inf-a
Circumcision is the literal meaning of this word, but it can also imply destruction or cutting off. In Genesis 17:10, God commands Abraham to circumcise all males as a sign of covenant. It represents a physical and spiritual separation.
Definition: 1) to circumcise, let oneself be circumcised, cut, be cut off 1a) (Qal) to circumcise 1b) (Niphal) to be circumcised, circumcise oneself 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to be circumcised 1c1) of destruction (fig.) 1d) (Hithpolel) to be cut off 1e) (Polel) cut down
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: circumcise(-ing), selves), cut down (in pieces), destroy, [idiom] must needs. See also: Genesis 17:10; Leviticus 12:3; Psalms 58:8.
וַ/יֵּשְׁב֥וּ yâshab H3427 "to dwell" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
תַחְתָּ֛/ם tachath H8478 "underneath" Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means underneath or below, often used to describe physical locations or positions. It appears in various books, including Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to indicate something is under or beneath something else. The word has several related meanings.
Definition: : under/below 1) the under part, beneath, instead of, as, for, for the sake of, flat, unto, where, whereas n m 1a) the under part adv accus 1b) beneath prep 1c) under, beneath 1c1) at the foot of (idiom) 1c2) sweetness, subjection, woman, being burdened or oppressed (fig) 1c3) of subjection or conquest 1d) what is under one, the place in which one stands 1d1) in one's place, the place in which one stands (idiom with reflexive pronoun) 1d2) in place of, instead of (in transferred sense) 1d3) in place of, in exchange or return for (of things mutually interchanged) conj 1e) instead of, instead of that 1f) in return for that, because that in compounds 1g) in, under, into the place of (after verbs of motion) 1h) from under, from beneath, from under the hand of, from his place, under, beneath
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: as, beneath, [idiom] flat, in(-stead), (same) place (where...is), room, for...sake, stead of, under, [idiom] unto, [idiom] when...was mine, whereas, (where-) fore, with. See also: Genesis 1:7; Deuteronomy 7:24; 1 Kings 20:42.
בַּֽ/מַּחֲנֶ֖ה machăneh H4264 "camp" Prep | N-cs
This word refers to a camp or army, like the Israelites' encampments in the wilderness. It can also mean a group of people or animals. The KJV translates it as 'army, band, or camp'.
Definition: 1) encampment, camp 1a) camp, place of encampment 1b) camp of armed host, army camp 1c) those who encamp, company, body of people
Usage: Occurs in 190 OT verses. KJV: army, band, battle, camp, company, drove, host, tents. See also: Genesis 32:3; Joshua 6:18; Psalms 27:3.
עַ֥ד ʻad H5704 "till" Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
חֲיוֹתָֽ/ם châyâh H2421 "to live" V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
To live or have life is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to revive or be quickened. It is used in the Bible to describe God's power to sustain life and restore people to health, as seen in the stories of the prophets and Jesus' miracles.
Definition: 1) to live, have life, remain alive, sustain life, live prosperously, live for ever, be quickened, be alive, be restored to life or health 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to live 1a1a) to have life 1a1b) to continue in life, remain alive 1a1c) to sustain life, to live on or upon 1a1d) to live (prosperously) 1a2) to revive, be quickened 1a2a) from sickness 1a2b) from discouragement 1a2c) from faintness 1a2d) from death 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to preserve alive, let live 1b2) to give life 1b3) to quicken, revive, refresh 1b3a) to restore to life 1b3b) to cause to grow 1b3c) to restore 1b3d) to revive 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to preserve alive, let live 1c2) to quicken, revive 1c2a) to restore (to health) 1c2b) to revive 1c2c) to restore to life
Usage: Occurs in 239 OT verses. KJV: keep (leave, make) alive, [idiom] certainly, give (promise) life, (let, suffer to) live, nourish up, preserve (alive), quicken, recover, repair, restore (to life), revive, ([idiom] God) save (alive, life, lives), [idiom] surely, be whole. See also: Genesis 5:3; 2 Samuel 16:16; Psalms 22:27.

Study Notes — Joshua 5:8

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1 Genesis 34:25 Three days later, while they were still in pain, two of Jacob’s sons (Dinah’s brothers Simeon and Levi) took their swords, went into the unsuspecting city, and slaughtered every male.

Joshua 5:8 Summary

[This verse tells us that after all the Israelite men were circumcised, they had to stay in the camp until their bodies healed. This was an important step in obeying God's commands and preparing to enter the Promised Land, as seen in Joshua 1:1-9. Just like the Israelites needed physical healing, we also need spiritual healing and restoration, which comes from trusting and obeying God, as mentioned in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Romans 8:28.]

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the Israelites need to be circumcised after wandering in the wilderness for 40 years?

The Israelites had not been circumcised during their time in the wilderness, as stated in Joshua 5:7, and this was a necessary step to fulfill God's covenant with Abraham, as seen in Genesis 17:10-14.

What does it mean that they stayed in the camp until they were healed?

This refers to the physical healing process after circumcision, which would have taken some time, similar to how God instructed the Israelites to rest after certain rituals, as seen in Leviticus 12:3 and Leviticus 15:13-15.

Is this verse related to the concept of spiritual healing?

While the verse specifically refers to physical healing after circumcision, it can also be seen as a symbol of the spiritual healing and restoration that comes from obeying God's commands, as mentioned in Psalm 103:3 and Isaiah 57:18-19.

How does this event relate to the rest of the book of Joshua?

This event marks an important transition for the Israelites, as they prepare to enter the Promised Land, and it is followed by significant events such as the celebration of the Passover, as seen in Joshua 5:10, and the conquest of Jericho, as seen in Joshua 6:1-27.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some areas in my life where I need to 'stay in the camp' and allow God to heal and restore me before moving forward?
  2. How can I apply the concept of obedience and faith, as seen in the Israelites' circumcision, to my own life and spiritual journey?
  3. What are some 'reproaches' or spiritual strongholds in my life that God wants to 'roll away', as mentioned in Joshua 5:9?
  4. How can I trust God's timing and plan, even when I don't understand the reasons behind certain circumstances or commands, just like the Israelites had to trust God's plan for their journey?

Gill's Exposition on Joshua 5:8

And it came to pass, when they had done circumcising all the people,.... Which seems as if it was done in one day, even on the same day they passed over Jordan, and came to Gilgal; though Bishop

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Joshua 5:8

And it came to pass, when they had done circumcising all the people, that they abode in their places in the camp, till they were whole. When they had done circumcising all the people.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 5:8

Free from that pain and sore which circumcision caused, . It was indeed an act of great faith to expose themselves to so much pain and danger too in this place, where they were hemmed in by Jordan and their enemies; but they had many considerations to support their faith, and suppress their fears: the fresh experience of God’ s power and readiness to work miracles for their preservation; the great consternation of all their enemies, which they might observe and rationally presume; the considerable number of the people who were above forty years old, and therefore circumcised before this time, their great general being one of this number; the time it would require for their enemies to bring together a force sufficient to oppose them.

Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 5:8

Joshua 5:8 And it came to pass, when they had done circumcising all the people, that they abode in their places in the camp, till they were whole.Ver. 8. They abode in their places in the camp till they were whole.] In confidence of God’ s protection, who both secured them meanwhile from their enemies, and soon healed them; for else how could they have, four days after, kept the Passover with joy?

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 5:8

Verse 8. They abode - in the camp, till they were whole.] This required several days; see the notes on Genesis 34:24-25. Sir J. Chardin informs us that when adults were circumcised they were obliged to keep their beds for about three weeks, or at least during that time they are not able to walk about but with great difficulty. The account he had from several renegadoes, who had received circumcision among the Mohammedans. Is it not strange that during this time they were not attacked by the inhabitants of the land, and utterly destroyed, which might have been easily effected? See the case of the poor Shechemites, as related in Genesis 34:24-31, with the notes there. Joshua, as an able general, would at once perceive that this very measure must expose his whole host to the danger of being totally annihilated; but he knew that GOD could not err, and that it was his duty to obey; therefore in the very teeth of his enemies he reduced the major part of his army to a state of total helplessness, simply trusting for protection in the arm of Jehovah! The sequel shows that his confidence was not misplaced; during the whole time God did not permit any of their enemies to disturb them. The path of duty is the path of safety; and it is impossible for any soul to be injured while walking in the path of obedience. But why did not God order them to be circumcised while they were on the east side of Jordan in a state of great security? Because he chose to bring them into straits and difficulties where no counsel or might but his own could infallibly direct and save them; and this he did that they might see that the excellence of the power was of God, and not of man. For the same reason he caused them to pass the Jordan at the time that it overflowed its banks, and not at the time when it was low and easily fordable, that he might have the better opportunity to show them that they were under his immediate care and protection; and convince them of his almighty power, that they might trust in him for ever, and not fear the force of any adversaries. In both cases how apparent are the wisdom, power, and goodness of God!

Cambridge Bible on Joshua 5:8

8. they abode in their places] Keil observes that those for whom the rite was not now needed, would be sufficient to defend the camp at Gilgal, although the terror consequent upon the passage of the Jordan would have been sufficient to ensure their safety against all hostile attacks.

Barnes' Notes on Joshua 5:8

The circumcision must have taken place on the day after the passage of Jordan, i. e. the 11th Nisan, and the Passover was kept on the 14th of the same month.

Whedon's Commentary on Joshua 5:8

8. Circumcising all the people — Objection is made that it was impossible to circumcise so many, probably six or seven hundred thousand, in one day.

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Zac Poonen The Testing of Elisha and Gehazi by Zac Poonen Zac Poonen preaches on the contrasting lives of Elisha and Gehazi, highlighting Elisha's faithfulness in passing God's tests and receiving a double portion of anointing, while Geha
J. Vernon McGee (Genesis) Genesis 34:18-30 by J. Vernon McGee In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of standing for the truth and not compromising one's beliefs based on the opinions of others. He criticizes Christians who sha
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