Joshua 7:8-10
Complete Jewish Bible
8 Oh, Adonai! What can I say, after Isra’el has turned their backs and retreated before their enemies? 9 For when the Kena‘ani and the other people living in the land hear about it, they will surround us and wipe us off the face of the earth. What will you do then to save the honor of your great name?”
10 Adonai said to Y’hoshua, “Stand up! Why are you lying there face down?
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Joshua 7:8-10
New English Translation
8 O Lord, what can I say now that Israel has retreated[a] before its enemies? 9 When the Canaanites and all who live in the land hear about this, they will turn against us and destroy the very memory of us[b] from the earth. What will you do to protect your great reputation?”[c]
10 The Lord responded[d] to Joshua, “Get up! Why are you lying there face down?[e]
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- Joshua 7:8 tn Heb “turned [the] back.”
- Joshua 7:9 tn Heb “and cut off our name.”
- Joshua 7:9 tn Heb “What will you do for your great name?”
- Joshua 7:10 tn Heb “said.”
- Joshua 7:10 tn Heb “Why are you falling on your face?”
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