Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Joshua said, "Therefore abandon the foreign gods that are among you, and turn your hearts to the LORD, the God of Israel."
New American Standard Bible
“Now therefore, put away the foreign gods which are in your midst, and
King James Version
Now therefore put away, said he, the strange gods which are among you, and incline your heart unto the LORD God of Israel.
Holman Bible
“Then get rid of the foreign gods that are among you and offer your hearts to the Lord, the God of Israel.”
A Conservative Version
Now therefore, [he said], put away the foreign gods which are among you, and incline your heart to LORD, the God of Israel.
American Standard Version
Now therefore put away,'said he , the foreign gods which are among you, and incline your heart unto Jehovah, the God of Israel.
Amplified
“Now then, remove the foreign gods which are among you, and incline your hearts toward the Lord, the God of Israel.”
Bible in Basic English
Then, he said, put away the strange gods among you, turning your hearts to the Lord, the God of Israel.
Darby Translation
Now therefore put away the strange gods that are among you, and incline your heart unto Jehovah the God of Israel.
Julia Smith Translation
And now remove the strange gods which are in the midst of you, and incline your heart to Jehovah the God of Israel.
King James 2000
Now therefore put away, said he, the foreign gods which are among you, and incline your heart unto the LORD God of Israel.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He said, "Remove the foreign gods that [are] in your midst, and incline your hearts to Yahweh the God of Israel."
Modern King James verseion
And now put away the strange gods among you, and incline your heart to Jehovah, the God of Israel.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
"Then put away," said he, "the strange gods which are among you, and bow your hearts unto the LORD God of Israel."
NET Bible
Joshua said, "Now put aside the foreign gods that are among you and submit to the Lord God of Israel."
New Heart English Bible
"Now therefore put away the foreign gods which are among you, and incline your heart to the LORD, the God of Israel."
The Emphasized Bible
Now, therefore, put ye away the gods of the stranger, that are in your midst, - and incline your heart unto Yahweh, God of Israel.
Webster
Now therefore put away (said he) the strange gods which are among you, and incline your heart to the LORD God of Israel.
World English Bible
"Now therefore put away the foreign gods which are among you, and incline your heart to Yahweh, the God of Israel."
Youngs Literal Translation
and, now, turn aside the gods of the stranger which are in your midst, and incline your heart unto Jehovah, God of Israel.'
Themes
Covenant » Of man with God » Joshua
Decision » Instances of » Joshua
Heart » Inclining your heart to the lord
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Joshua 24:23
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Israelites Promise To Serve Yahweh
22 Joshua responded, "You are giving testimony against yourselves, that you have chosen to serve the LORD." They replied, "We are witnesses!" 23 Joshua said, "Therefore abandon the foreign gods that are among you, and turn your hearts to the LORD, the God of Israel." 24 The people replied, "We will serve the LORD our God and obey his voice."
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Cross References
Joshua 24:14
"Now you must fear the LORD and serve him in faithfulness and truth. Throw away the gods that your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt. Instead, serve the LORD.
Genesis 35:2-4
Jacob announced to his household and to everyone with him, "Throw away the foreign gods that you've kept among you, purify yourselves, and change your clothes.
Exodus 20:23
You are not to make gods of silver alongside me, nor are you to make for yourselves gods of gold.
Judges 10:15-16
The Israelis replied to the LORD, "We have sinned, so do to us anything that's right to do in your opinion, just please deliver us right now."
1 Samuel 7:3-4
Then Samuel told the whole house of Israel, "If you're returning to the LORD with all your heart, then remove the foreign gods and the Ashtaroth from among you, direct your hearts back to the LORD, and serve him only. Then he will deliver you from the control of the Philistines."
1 Kings 8:58
so that he may turn our hearts toward him, so that we may live life his way, keeping his commands, statutes, and ordinances that he gave to our ancestors.
Psalm 119:36
Turn my heart to your decrees and away from unjust gain.
Psalm 141:4
Don't let my heart turn toward evil or involve itself in wicked activities with men who practice iniquity. Let me not feast on their delicacies.
Proverbs 2:2
making your ear attentive to wisdom, and turning your heart to understanding
Hosea 14:2-3
Bring a prepared speech with you as you return to the LORD. Say to him: "Take away all our iniquity, and accept what is good. Then we will present the fruit of our lips.
Hosea 14:8
"Ephraim, what have I in common with idols? I have listened and will pay attention to him. I am like a flourishing cypress; in me will your fruit be found."
1 Corinthians 10:19-21
Am I suggesting that an offering made to idols means anything, or that an idol itself means anything?
2 Corinthians 6:16-18
What agreement can a temple of God make with idols? For we are the temple of the living God, just as God said: "I will live and walk among them. I will be their God, and they will be my people."
Hebrews 12:28-29
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful and worship God in reverence and fear in a way that pleases him.