Joshua 18:6

“Ye shall therfore describe the land into seuen parts, and bring the description hither to me: that I may cast lots for you here before the Lord our God.”

1611 King James Version (KJV)




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Other Translations for Joshua 18:6

Ye shall therefore describe the land [into] seven parts, and bring [the description] hither to me, that I may cast lots for you here before the LORD our God.
- King James Version

"You shall describe the land in seven divisions, and bring {the description} here to me. I will cast lots for you here before the LORD our God.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And ye shall describe the land into seven portions, and bring `the description' hither to me; and I will cast lots for you here before Jehovah our God.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And you are to have the land marked out in seven parts, and come back to me with the record; and I will make the distribution for you here by the decision of the Lord our God.
- Basic English Bible

and *ye* shall describe the land into seven portions, and bring [the description] hither to me, and I will cast lots for you here before Jehovah our God.
- Darby Bible

Ye shall therefore describe the land in seven parts, and bring the description hither to me, that I may cast lots for you here before the LORD our God.
- Webster's Bible

You shall survey the land into seven parts, and bring the description here to me; and I will cast lots for you here before Yahweh our God.
- World English Bible

and ye describe the land [in] seven portions, and have brought [it] in unto me hither, and I have cast for you a lot here before Jehovah our God;
- Youngs Literal Bible

And ye shall describe the land into seven portions, and bring the description hither to me; and I will cast lots for you here before the LORD our God.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for Joshua 18:6

Wesley's Notes for Joshua 18:6

18:6 Before the Lord - That is, before the ark or tabernacle, that God may be witness and judge, and author of the division, that each may be contented with his lot, and that your several possessions may be secured to you as things sacred.


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