Joshua 5:15

And the captain of the LORD'S host said unto Joshua, Loose thy shoe from off thy foot; for the place whereon thou standest is holy. And Joshua did so.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Joshua 5:15

BSB
The Commander of the LORD's army replied, "Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy." And Joshua did so.
AKJV
And the captain of the LORD's host said to Joshua, Loose your shoe from off your foot; for the place where on you stand is holy. And Joshua did so.
CPDV
He said: "Remove your shoes from your feet. For the place on which you stand is holy." And Joshua did just as he had been commanded.
ERV
And the captain of the LORD'S host said unto Joshua, Put off thy shoe from off thy foot; for the place whereon thou standest is holy. And Joshua did so.
NHEB
The commander of the army of the LORD said to Joshua, "Take your shoes off of your feet; for the place on which you stand is holy." Joshua did so.
SMT
And the captain of Jehovah's host will say to Joshua, Put off thy shoe from thy foot, for the place which thou standest upon it, it is holy: and Joshua will do so.

Commentary for Joshua 5:15

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Overview of Joshua 5:15
Summary
Sacred location required removal of footwear
Place
Jericho, holy ground
Event
Declaring ground's holiness
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400-1200 BC
Category
Ritual