Joshua
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5.4
- proper noun
- /ˈdʒɑːzjʊə/
- Many stories about the battles of Joshua are shared in religious teachings and discussions.
- the Book of Joshua
Examples
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It's Joshua, as in Joshua, chapter 6, verse 20.
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A similar example, also from the Book of Joshua, relates to borders and bears directly on the question of differing biblical texts and translations.
Academic text (1992) -
It's Joshua, as in Joshua, chapter 6, verse 20.
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I was led to Joshua 1:9 the very day after Hannah left.
Blog text (26) -
In Joshua 4, the Israelites have just crossed the river Jordan to be delivered into the promised land.
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Consider the narrative of Joshua's battles with the Amalekites.
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One example involves interpreting the account in Joshua 11:5-9 of an important battle in Galilee, said to have occurred at the waters of Meron.
Academic text (1992) -
For example, the Masoretic text states in Joshua 19:34 that the border of Naphtali reached Zevulun in the south, Asher in the west, and Judah at the Jordan in the east.
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The Book of Joshua details how the Israelites captured Jericho after wandering in the desert.
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In the Old Testament, Joshua is prominent for leading the Israelite conquest of Canaan.
Synonyms
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5.7
A book in the Old Testament that tells how Joshua led the Israelites into Canaan after Moses died
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9.0
The Book of Joshua in some Bible translations, often in Spanish or French
Compounds
- US
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4.8
A large branching desert plant with spiky leaves and white flower clusters that grows in the southwestern United States
- Literature
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5.7
A book in the Old Testament that tells how Joshua led the Israelites into Canaan after Moses died
Surface Forms
Etymology
Joshua the book is named for the same leader and comes from the Hebrew Yehoshua, which means 'the Lord saves' and is the same root as Jesus. That's why the book Joshua tells the story of how that leader brought the Israelites into the land called Canaan.