Joshua 22:26

Therefore we said, Let us now prepare to build us an altar, not for burnt offering, nor for sacrifice:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Joshua 22:26

BSB

That is why we said, 'Let us take action and build an altar for ourselves, but not for burnt offerings or sacrifices.

AKJV

Therefore we said, Let us now prepare to build us an altar, not for burnt offering, nor for sacrifice:

CPDV

and we said: Let us build us an altar, not for holocausts, and not to offer victims,

ERV

Therefore we said, Let as now prepare to build us an altar, not for burnt offering, nor for sacrifice:

NHEB

Therefore we said, 'Let's now prepare to build ourselves an altar, not for burnt offering, nor for sacrifice;

SMT

And we shall say, We will do now for ourselves to build an altar, not for burnt-offerings and not for sacrifice:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Joshua 22:26

ThereforewesaidH559VerbLetusnowprepareH6213VerbtobuildH1129VerbusanaltarH4196Noun MasculinenotforburntofferingH5930Noun FemininenorforsacrificeH2077Noun Masculine

Commentary for Joshua 22:26

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Joshua 22:26

Summary

Clarification made about altar's intended purpose

Place

Gilead

Event

Explaining altar construction motive

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC