Joshua 5:3

And Joshua made him sharp knives, and circumcised the children of Israel at the hill of the foreskins.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Joshua 5:3

BSB

So Joshua made flint knives and circumcised the sons of Israel at Gibeath-haaraloth.

AKJV

And Joshua made him sharp knives, and circumcised the children of Israel at the hill of the foreskins.

CPDV

He did what the Lord had commanded, and he circumcised the sons of Israel at the hill of the foreskins.

ERV

And Joshua made him knives of flint, and circumcised the children of Israel at the hill of the foreskins.

NHEB

So Joshua made himself flint knives, and circumcised the children of Israel at the Hill of the Foreskins.

SMT

And Joshua will make to him swords of stone and will circumcise the sons of Israel at the hill of uncircumcisions:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Joshua 5:3

AndJoshuaH3091 madeH6213VerbhimsharpH6697Noun Masculine knivesH2719Noun FeminineandcircumcisedH4135VerbthechildrenH1121Noun MasculineofIsraelH3478Proper Name MasculineatthehillH1389Noun FeminineoftheforeskinsH6190Noun Feminine

Commentary for Joshua 5:3

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

Overview of Joshua 5:3

Summary

Joshua obeyed command to circumcise new generation

Place

Hill of the Foreskins

Event

Circumcision ceremony performed

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400-1200 BC