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Joshua 23:11

The Pulpit Commentary on Joshua 23:11

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

Take good heed to yourselves. This is quoted from , word for word. The Hebrew is, take heed exceedingly to your souls; but the meaning is either "as you value your lives" (Gesenius), or "with all your soul" (Keil).

The former appears preferable. A third interpretation, however, "guard your souls diligently," is suggested by a comparison of , .

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