Joshua 9:25
Joshua 9:25 in Multiple Translations
Now we are in your hands. Do to us whatever seems good and right to you.”
And now, behold, we are in thine hand: as it seemeth good and right unto thee to do unto us, do.
And now, behold, we are in thy hand: as it seemeth good and right unto thee to do unto us, do.
And now we are in your hands: do to us whatever seems good and right to you.
Now we're in your hands. Do to us what you think is right and just.”
And beholde nowe, we are in thine hand: doe as it seemeth good and right in thine eyes to doe vnto vs.
and now, lo, we [are] in thy hand, as [it is] good, and as [it is] right in thine eyes to do to us — do.'
Now, behold, we are in your hand. Do to us as it seems good and right to you to do.”
And now, behold, we are in thy hand: do as it seemeth good and right to thee to do to us,
And now we are in thy hand: deal with us as it seemeth good and right unto thee.
So now you can decide what you will do with us. Do what you think is right.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Joshua 9:25
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Joshua 9:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/עַתָּ֖ה
הִנְ/נ֣וּ
בְ/יָדֶ֑/ךָ
כַּ/טּ֨וֹב
וְ/כַ/יָּשָׁ֧ר
בְּ/עֵינֶ֛י/ךָ
לַ/עֲשׂ֥וֹת
לָ֖/נוּ
עֲשֵֽׂה
וְ/עַתָּ֖ה
ʻattâh
H6258
now
Conj | Adv
הִנְ/נ֣וּ
hên
H2005
look!
Part | Suff
בְ/יָדֶ֑/ךָ
yâd
H3027
hand
Prep | N-cs | Suff
כַּ/טּ֨וֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
pleasant
Prep | Adj
וְ/כַ/יָּשָׁ֧ר
yâshâr
H3477
Jashar
Conj | Prep | Adj
בְּ/עֵינֶ֛י/ךָ
ʻayin
H5869
eye
Prep | N-cd | Suff
לַ/עֲשׂ֥וֹת
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
לָ֖/נוּ
Prep | Suff
עֲשֵֽׂה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Joshua 9:25
וְ/עַתָּ֖ה
ʻattâh
H6258
"now"
Conj | Adv
This word means now or at this time, like in Exodus when God says now is the time to act. It can also be used to connect ideas or show a change in time, as seen in the book of Isaiah.
Definition: 1) now 1a) now 1b) in phrases
Usage: Occurs in 422 OT verses. KJV: henceforth, now, straightway, this time, whereas. See also: Genesis 3:22; Joshua 24:23; 2 Samuel 24:13.
הִנְ/נ֣וּ
hên
H2005
"look!"
Part | Suff
An expression meaning look or behold, used to get someone's attention, like in the prophet Isaiah's writings. It can also express surprise or introduce a hypothetical situation.
Definition: interj 1) behold, lo, though hypothetical part 2) if Aramaic equivalent: hen (הֵן "look!" H2006A)
Usage: Occurs in 311 OT verses. KJV: behold, if, lo, though. See also: Genesis 3:22; Job 2:6; Psalms 51:7.
בְ/יָדֶ֑/ךָ
yâd
H3027
"hand"
Prep | N-cs | Suff
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
כַּ/טּ֨וֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
"pleasant"
Prep | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means good or welfare, describing something that is beneficial or pleasing, like a good deed or a happy time. It is used in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms. This word is often translated as 'good' or 'beautiful'.
Definition: adj 1) good, pleasant, agreeable 1a) pleasant, agreeable (to the senses) 1b) pleasant (to the higher nature) 1c) good, excellent (of its kind) 1d) good, rich, valuable in estimation 1e) good, appropriate, becoming 1f) better (comparative) 1g) glad, happy, prosperous (of man's sensuous nature) 1h) good understanding (of man's intellectual nature) 1i) good, kind, benign 1j) good, right (ethical) Aramaic equivalent: tav (טָב "fine" H2869)
Usage: Occurs in 521 OT verses. KJV: beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, [idiom] fair (word), (be in) favour, fine, glad, good (deed, -lier, -liest, -ly, -ness, -s), graciously, joyful, kindly, kindness, liketh (best), loving, merry, [idiom] most, pleasant, [phrase] pleaseth, pleasure, precious, prosperity, ready, sweet, wealth, welfare, (be) well(-favoured). See also: Genesis 1:4; Ruth 2:22; 2 Chronicles 3:8.
וְ/כַ/יָּשָׁ֧ר
yâshâr
H3477
"Jashar"
Conj | Prep | Adj
Jashar refers to being straight or just, like doing what is convenient and right. A man named Jashar lived before Israel's monarchy, as mentioned in Joshua 10:13. He wrote a book of poetry and songs, now lost.
Definition: A man living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jos.10.13
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: convenient, equity, Jasher, just, meet(-est), [phrase] pleased well right(-eous), straight, (most) upright(-ly, -ness). See also: Exodus 15:26; Psalms 32:11; Psalms 7:11.
בְּ/עֵינֶ֛י/ךָ
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
Prep | N-cd | Suff
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
לַ/עֲשׂ֥וֹת
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
לָ֖/נוּ
""
Prep | Suff
עֲשֵֽׂה
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
Study Notes — Joshua 9:25
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Context — The Deceit of the Gibeonites
23Now therefore you are under a curse and will perpetually serve as woodcutters and water carriers for the house of my God.”
24The Gibeonites answered, “Your servants were told clearly that the LORD your God had commanded His servant Moses to give you all the land and wipe out all its inhabitants before you. So we greatly feared for our lives because of you, and that is why we have done this.
25Now we are in your hands. Do to us whatever seems good and right to you.”
26So Joshua did this and delivered them from the hands of the Israelites, and they did not kill the Gibeonites. 27On that day he made them woodcutters and water carriers, as they are to this day for the congregation of the LORD and for the altar at the place He would choose.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 16:6 | “Here,” said Abram, “your servant is in your hands. Do whatever you want with her.” Then Sarai treated Hagar so harshly that she fled from her. |
| 2 | Judges 10:15 | “We have sinned,” the Israelites said to the LORD. “Deal with us as You see fit; but please deliver us today!” |
| 3 | Jeremiah 26:14 | As for me, here I am in your hands; do to me what you think is good and right. |
| 4 | 1 Samuel 3:18 | So Samuel told him everything and did not hide a thing from him. “He is the LORD,” replied Eli. “Let Him do what is good in His eyes.” |
| 5 | 2 Samuel 24:14 | David answered Gad, “I am deeply distressed. Please, let us fall into the hand of the LORD, for His mercies are great; but do not let me fall into the hands of men.” |
| 6 | Matthew 11:26 | Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight. |
| 7 | Isaiah 47:6 | I was angry with My people; I profaned My heritage, and I placed them under your control. You showed them no mercy; even on the elderly you laid a most heavy yoke. |
| 8 | Jeremiah 38:5 | “Here he is,” replied King Zedekiah. “He is in your hands, since the king can do nothing to stop you.” |
| 9 | Judges 8:15 | And Gideon went to the men of Succoth and said, “Here are Zebah and Zalmunna, about whom you taunted me, saying, ‘Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna already in your possession, that we should give bread to your weary men?’” |
Joshua 9:25 Summary
[This verse shows that the Gibeonites were willing to surrender to the Israelites and put themselves in their hands, hoping for mercy and sparing of their lives. This act of surrender can be seen as a picture of our need to surrender to God and put our trust in Him, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6. By putting ourselves in God's hands, we can trust in His goodness and mercy, as promised in Psalm 23:1-4. This verse reminds us that surrendering to God is an act of humility and trust, and it can lead to His mercy and grace in our lives.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What motivated the Gibeonites to deceive the Israelites?
The Gibeonites were motivated by fear, as they had heard that the LORD their God had commanded His servant Moses to give the Israelites all the land and wipe out all its inhabitants before them, as seen in Joshua 9:24 and Deuteronomy 7:1-2.
Why did the Gibeonites put themselves in the hands of the Israelites?
The Gibeonites put themselves in the hands of the Israelites because they knew they had deceived them and were at their mercy, as stated in Joshua 9:25, and they were hoping for mercy and sparing of their lives, similar to the principle found in Proverbs 28:13.
Is it ever right to deceive others, even if it's to save our own lives?
No, it's not right to deceive others, as honesty and integrity are important values in the Bible, as seen in Exodus 20:16 and Colossians 3:9-10, and the Gibeonites' deception, although understandable, was still wrong and had consequences.
What can we learn from the Gibeonites' surrender to the Israelites?
We can learn that surrendering to God and putting ourselves in His hands, as the Gibeonites did with the Israelites, can be an act of humility and trust, as seen in Romans 6:13 and 2 Corinthians 5:7, and can lead to God's mercy and grace, as promised in Psalm 103:8-12.
Reflection Questions
- What are some situations in my life where I feel like I'm at the mercy of others, and how can I surrender to God in those situations?
- How can I balance the need to protect myself with the importance of being honest and truthful in all my interactions?
- What are some ways I can put myself in God's hands, as the Gibeonites did with the Israelites, and trust in His mercy and goodness?
- How can I learn to trust in God's sovereignty, even when I don't understand the circumstances, as the Gibeonites did when they surrendered to the Israelites?
Gill's Exposition on Joshua 9:25
And now, behold, we [are] in thine hand,.... In thy power, and at thy disposal, and are ready to submit to whatsoever may be enjoined us: as it seemeth good and right unto thee to do unto us, do; do
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Joshua 9:25
We are in thine hand, i.e. in thy power to use as thou wilt. We refer ourselves to thee and thy own piety and probity, and faithfulness to thy word and oath; if thou wilt destroy thy humble suppliants, we submit.
Trapp's Commentary on Joshua 9:25
Joshua 9:25 And now, behold, we [are] in thine hand: as it seemeth good and right unto thee to do unto us, do.Ver. 25. And now, behold, we are in thine hand.] These ambassadors were masters of speech, which they here order very prudently and politically to effect that they came for. An orator, saith Quintilian - so, an ambassador - should be Vir bonus, dicendi peritus, a good man, well able to express himself.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Joshua 9:25
Verse 25. We are in thine hand] Entirely in thy power. As it seemeth good and right unto thee - do.] Whatever justice and mercy dictate to thee to do to us, that perform. They expect justice, because they deceived the Israelites; but they expect mercy also, because they were driven to use this expedient for fear of losing their lives. The appeal to Joshua is full of delicacy and cogent argument.
Cambridge Bible on Joshua 9:25
25. we are in thine hand] Compare the words of Abraham to Sarah, “Behold, thy maid is in thy hand; do to her as it pleaseth thee” (Genesis 16:6).
Sermons on Joshua 9:25
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(Genesis) Genesis 16:6-10 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Hagar and Sarah from the Bible. Hagar, who was Sarah's maid, fled from her mistress and encountered the angel of the Lord by a f |
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Delivered by a Cry by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker begins by expressing gratitude to God for his love, mercy, and grace. The sermon then focuses on the story of the Israelites in the book of Judges, spec |
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Peace of Heart by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about finding peace of heart through perfect resignation to the will of God, emphasizing the importance of simplicity, calmness of spirit, surrenderin |
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Holy Harmony - Part 2 by Elisabeth Elliot | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the idea that everything in our lives is handed to us by God, who is loving, sovereign, omnipotent, and omniscient. The speaker encourages th |
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Of Resignation to the Will of God. by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the necessity of resigning our will to God's will, particularly during difficult times, as a true expression of faith and self-denial. He illustrates this thro |
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Samuel Grew Up "In Favour Both With the Lord and With Men" by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches on the powerful story of Hannah's prayer for a child, highlighting her selfless vow to dedicate her son to the Lord, shifting the focus from her need to God's n |
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A Sermon Occasioned by the Death of Mr. Samuel Wilson, Baptist Minister. by John Gill | John Gill delivers a heartfelt sermon on the occasion of the death of Reverend Mr. Samuel Wilson, emphasizing the deep sorrow felt by the congregation at the loss of their beloved |