Apologetics Bible

Joshua 15:1

Hebrew

וַיְהִי הַגּוֹרָל לְמַטֵּה בְּנֵי יְהוּדָה לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָם אֶל־גְּבוּל אֱדוֹם מִדְבַּר־צִן נֶגְבָּה מִקְצֵה תֵימָֽן׃

vayehiy-hagvoral-lemateh-veney-yehvdah-lemishefechotam-'el-gevvl-'edvom-midevar-tzin-negevah-miqetzeh-teyman

KJV: This then was the lot of the tribe of the children of Judah by their families; even to the border of Edom the wilderness of Zin southward was the uttermost part of the south coast.

AKJV: This then was the lot of the tribe of the children of Judah by their families; even to the border of Edom the wilderness of Zin southward was the uttermost part of the south coast.

ASV: And the lot for the tribe of the children of Judah according to their families was unto the border of Edom, even to the wilderness of Zin southward, at the uttermost part of the south.

YLT: And the lot for the tribe of the sons of Judah, for their families, is unto the border of Edom; the wilderness of Zin southward, at the extremity of the south;

Exposition: Joshua 15:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'This then was the lot of the tribe of the children of Judah by their families; even to the border of Edom the wilderness of Zin southward was the uttermost part of the south coast.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:2

Hebrew

וַיְהִי לָהֶם גְּבוּל נֶגֶב מִקְצֵה יָם הַמֶּלַח מִן־הַלָּשֹׁן הַפֹּנֶה נֶֽגְבָּה׃

vayehiy-lahem-gevvl-negev-miqetzeh-yam-hamelach-min-halashon-hafoneh-negevah

KJV: And their south border was from the shore of the salt sea, from the bay that looketh southward:

AKJV: And their south border was from the shore of the salt sea, from the bay that looks southward:

ASV: And their south border was from the uttermost part of the Salt Sea, from the bay that looketh southward;

YLT: and to them the south border is at the extremity of the salt sea, from the bay which is looking southward;

Exposition: Joshua 15:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And their south border was from the shore of the salt sea, from the bay that looketh southward:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:3

Hebrew

וְיָצָא אֶל־מִנֶּגֶב לְמַעֲלֵה עַקְרַבִּים וְעָבַר צִנָה וְעָלָה מִנֶּגֶב לְקָדֵשׁ בַּרְנֵעַ וְעָבַר חֶצְרוֹן וְעָלָה אַדָּרָה וְנָסַב הַקַּרְקָּֽעָה׃

veyatza'-'el-minegev-lema'aleh-'aqeraviym-ve'avar-tzinah-ve'alah-minegev-leqadesh-varene'a-ve'avar-chetzervon-ve'alah-'adarah-venasav-haqareqa'ah

KJV: And it went out to the south side to Maaleh–acrabbim, and passed along to Zin, and ascended up on the south side unto Kadesh–barnea, and passed along to Hezron, and went up to Adar, and fetched a compass to Karkaa:

AKJV: And it went out to the south side to Maalehacrabbim, and passed along to Zin, and ascended up on the south side to Kadeshbarnea, and passed along to Hezron, and went up to Adar, and fetched a compass to Karkaa:

ASV: and it went out southward of the ascent of Akrabbim, and passed along to Zin, and went up by the south of Kadesh-barnea, and passed along by Hezron, and went up to Addar, and turned about to Karka;

YLT: and it hath gone out unto the south to Maaleh-Akrabbim, and passed over to Zin, and gone up on the south to Kadesh-Barnea, and passed over to Hezron, and gone up to Adar, and turned round to Karkaa,

Exposition: Joshua 15:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And it went out to the south side to Maaleh–acrabbim, and passed along to Zin, and ascended up on the south side unto Kadesh–barnea, and passed along to Hezron, and went up to Adar, and fetched a compass to Karkaa:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:4

Hebrew

וְעָבַר עַצְמוֹנָה וְיָצָא נַחַל מִצְרַיִם והיה וְהָיוּ תֹּצְאוֹת הַגְּבוּל יָמָּה זֶה־יִהְיֶה לָכֶם גְּבוּל נֶֽגֶב׃

ve'avar-'atzemvonah-veyatza'-nachal-mitzerayim-vhyh-vehayv-totze'vot-hagevvl-yamah-zeh-yiheyeh-lakhem-gevvl-negev

KJV: From thence it passed toward Azmon, and went out unto the river of Egypt; and the goings out of that coast were at the sea: this shall be your south coast.

AKJV: From there it passed toward Azmon, and went out to the river of Egypt; and the goings out of that coast were at the sea: this shall be your south coast.

ASV: and it passed along to Azmon, and went out at the brook of Egypt; and the goings out of the border were at the sea: this shall be your south border.

YLT: and passed over to Azmon, and gone out at the brook of Egypt, and the outgoings of the border have been at the sea; this is to you the south border.

Exposition: Joshua 15:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'From thence it passed toward Azmon, and went out unto the river of Egypt; and the goings out of that coast were at the sea: this shall be your south coast.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:5

Hebrew

וּגְבוּל קֵדְמָה יָם הַמֶּלַח עַד־קְצֵה הַיַּרְדֵּן וּגְבוּל לִפְאַת צָפוֹנָה מִלְּשׁוֹן הַיָּם מִקְצֵה הַיַּרְדֵּֽן׃

vgevvl-qedemah-yam-hamelach-'ad-qetzeh-hayareden-vgevvl-life'at-tzafvonah-mileshvon-hayam-miqetzeh-hayareden

KJV: And the east border was the salt sea, even unto the end of Jordan. And their border in the north quarter was from the bay of the sea at the uttermost part of Jordan:

AKJV: And the east border was the salt sea, even to the end of Jordan. And their border in the north quarter was from the bay of the sea at the uttermost part of Jordan:

ASV: And the east border was the Salt Sea, even unto the end of the Jordan. And the border of the north quarter was from the bay of the sea at the end of the Jordan;

YLT: And the east border is the salt sea, unto the extremity of the Jordan, and the border at the north quarter is from the bay of the sea, at the extremity of the Jordan;

Exposition: Joshua 15:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the east border was the salt sea, even unto the end of Jordan. And their border in the north quarter was from the bay of the sea at the uttermost part of Jordan:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:6

Hebrew

וְעָלָה הַגְּבוּל בֵּית חָגְלָה וְעָבַר מִצְּפוֹן לְבֵית הָעֲרָבָה וְעָלָה הַגְּבוּל אֶבֶן בֹּהַן בֶּן־רְאוּבֵֽן׃

ve'alah-hagevvl-veyt-chagelah-ve'avar-mitzefvon-leveyt-ha'aravah-ve'alah-hagevvl-'even-vohan-ven-re'vven

KJV: And the border went up to Beth–hogla, and passed along by the north of Beth–arabah; and the border went up to the stone of Bohan the son of Reuben:

AKJV: And the border went up to Bethhogla, and passed along by the north of Betharabah; and the border went up to the stone of Bohan the son of Reuben:

ASV: and the border went up to Beth-hoglah, and passed along by the north of Beth-arabah; and the border went up to the stone of Bohan the son of Reuben;

YLT: and the border hath gone up to Beth-Hoglah, and passed over on the north of Beth-Arabah, and the border hath gone up to the stone of Bohan son of Reuben:

Exposition: Joshua 15:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the border went up to Beth–hogla, and passed along by the north of Beth–arabah; and the border went up to the stone of Bohan the son of Reuben:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:7

Hebrew

וְעָלָה הַגְּבוּל ׀ דְּבִרָה מֵעֵמֶק עָכוֹר וְצָפוֹנָה פֹּנֶה אֶל־הַגִּלְגָּל אֲשֶׁר־נֹכַח לְמַעֲלֵה אֲדֻמִּים אֲשֶׁר מִנֶּגֶב לַנָּחַל וְעָבַר הַגְּבוּל אֶל־מֵי־עֵין שֶׁמֶשׁ וְהָיוּ תֹצְאֹתָיו אֶל־עֵין רֹגֵֽל׃

ve'alah-hagevvl- -devirah-me'emeq-'akhvor-vetzafvonah-foneh-'el-hagilegal-'asher-nokhach-lema'aleh-'adumiym-'asher-minegev-lanachal-ve'avar-hagevvl-'el-mey-'eyn-shemesh-vehayv-totze'otayv-'el-'eyn-rogel

KJV: And the border went up toward Debir from the valley of Achor, and so northward, looking toward Gilgal, that is before the going up to Adummim, which is on the south side of the river: and the border passed toward the waters of En–shemesh, and the goings out thereof were at En–rogel:

AKJV: And the border went up toward Debir from the valley of Achor, and so northward, looking toward Gilgal, that is before the going up to Adummim, which is on the south side of the river: and the border passed toward the waters of Enshemesh, and the goings out thereof were at Enrogel:

ASV: and the border went up to Debir from the valley of Achor, and so northward, looking toward Gilgal, that is over against the ascent of Adummim, which is on the south side of the river; and the border passed along to the waters of En-shemesh, and the goings out thereof were at En-rogel;

YLT: and the border hath gone up towards Debir from the valley of Achor, and northward looking unto Gilgal, which is over-against the ascent of Adummim, which is on the south of the brook, and the border hath passed over unto the waters of En-Shemesh, and its outgoings have been unto En-Rogel;

Exposition: Joshua 15:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the border went up toward Debir from the valley of Achor, and so northward, looking toward Gilgal, that is before the going up to Adummim, which is on the south side of the river: and the border passed toward the...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:8

Hebrew

וְעָלָה הַגְּבוּל גֵּי בֶן־הִנֹּם אֶל־כֶּתֶף הַיְבוּסִי מִנֶּגֶב הִיא יְרֽוּשָׁלָ͏ִם וְעָלָה הַגְּבוּל אֶל־רֹאשׁ הָהָר אֲשֶׁר עַל־פְּנֵי גֵֽי־הִנֹּם יָמָּה אֲשֶׁר בִּקְצֵה עֵֽמֶק־רְפָאִים צָפֹֽנָה׃

ve'alah-hagevvl-gey-ven-hinom-'el-khetef-hayevvsiy-minegev-hiy'-yervshalaim-ve'alah-hagevvl-'el-ro'sh-hahar-'asher-'al-feney-gey-hinom-yamah-'asher-viqetzeh-'emeq-refa'iym-tzafonah

KJV: And the border went up by the valley of the son of Hinnom unto the south side of the Jebusite; the same is Jerusalem: and the border went up to the top of the mountain that lieth before the valley of Hinnom westward, which is at the end of the valley of the giants northward:

AKJV: And the border went up by the valley of the son of Hinnom to the south side of the Jebusite; the same is Jerusalem: and the border went up to the top of the mountain that lies before the valley of Hinnom westward, which is at the end of the valley of the giants northward:

ASV: and the border went up by the valley of the son of Hinnom unto the side of the Jebusite southward (the same is Jerusalem); and the border went up to the top of the mountain that lieth before the valley of Hinnom westward, which is at the uttermost part of the vale of Rephaim northward;

YLT: and the border hath gone up the valley of the son of Hinnom, unto the side of the Jebusite on the south (it is Jerusalem), and the border hath gone up unto the top of the hill-country which is on the front of the valley of Hinnom westward, which is in the extremity of the valley of the Rephaim northward;

Exposition: Joshua 15:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the border went up by the valley of the son of Hinnom unto the south side of the Jebusite; the same is Jerusalem: and the border went up to the top of the mountain that lieth before the valley of Hinnom westward,...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:9

Hebrew

וְתָאַר הַגְּבוּל מֵרֹאשׁ הָהָר אֶל־מַעְיַן מֵי נֶפְתּוֹחַ וְיָצָא אֶל־עָרֵי הַר־עֶפְרוֹן וְתָאַר הַגְּבוּל בַּעֲלָה הִיא קִרְיַת יְעָרִֽים׃

veta'ar-hagevvl-mero'sh-hahar-'el-ma'eyan-mey-nefetvocha-veyatza'-'el-'arey-har-'efervon-veta'ar-hagevvl-va'alah-hiy'-qireyat-ye'ariym

KJV: And the border was drawn from the top of the hill unto the fountain of the water of Nephtoah, and went out to the cities of mount Ephron; and the border was drawn to Baalah, which is Kirjath–jearim:

AKJV: And the border was drawn from the top of the hill to the fountain of the water of Nephtoah, and went out to the cities of mount Ephron; and the border was drawn to Baalah, which is Kirjathjearim:

ASV: and the border extended from the top of the mountain unto the fountain of the waters of Nephtoah, and went out to the cities of mount Ephron; and the border extended to Baalah (the same is Kiriath-jearim);

YLT: and the border hath been marked out, from the top of the hill-country unto the fountain of the waters of Nephtoah, and hath gone out unto the cities of mount Ephron, and the border hath been marked out to Baalah, (it is Kirjath-Jearim);

Exposition: Joshua 15:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the border was drawn from the top of the hill unto the fountain of the water of Nephtoah, and went out to the cities of mount Ephron; and the border was drawn to Baalah, which is Kirjath–jearim:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:10

Hebrew

וְנָסַב הַגְּבוּל מִבַּעֲלָה יָמָּה אֶל־הַר שֵׂעִיר וְעָבַר אֶל־כֶּתֶף הַר־יְעָרִים מִצָּפוֹנָה הִיא כְסָלוֹן וְיָרַד בֵּֽית־שֶׁמֶשׁ וְעָבַר תִּמְנָֽה׃

venasav-hagevvl-miva'alah-yamah-'el-har-she'iyr-ve'avar-'el-khetef-har-ye'ariym-mitzafvonah-hiy'-khesalvon-veyarad-veyt-shemesh-ve'avar-timenah

KJV: And the border compassed from Baalah westward unto mount Seir, and passed along unto the side of mount Jearim, which is Chesalon, on the north side, and went down to Beth–shemesh, and passed on to Timnah:

AKJV: And the border compassed from Baalah westward to mount Seir, and passed along to the side of mount Jearim, which is Chesalon, on the north side, and went down to Bethshemesh, and passed on to Timnah:

ASV: and the border turned about from Baalah westward unto mount Seir, and passed along unto the side of mount Jearim on the north (the same is Chesalon), and went down to Beth-shemesh, and passed along by Timnah;

YLT: and the border hath gone round from Baalah westward, unto mount Seir, and passed over unto the side of mount Jearim (it is Chesalon), on the north, and gone down to Beth-Shemesh, and passed over to Timnah;

Exposition: Joshua 15:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the border compassed from Baalah westward unto mount Seir, and passed along unto the side of mount Jearim, which is Chesalon, on the north side, and went down to Beth–shemesh, and passed on to Timnah:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:11

Hebrew

וְיָצָא הַגְּבוּל אֶל־כֶּתֶף עֶקְרוֹן צָפוֹנָה וְתָאַר הַגְּבוּל שִׁכְּרוֹנָה וְעָבַר הַר־הַֽבַּעֲלָה וְיָצָא יַבְנְאֵל וְהָיוּ תֹּצְאוֹת הַגְּבוּל יָֽמָּה׃

veyatza'-hagevvl-'el-khetef-'eqervon-tzafvonah-veta'ar-hagevvl-shikhervonah-ve'avar-har-hava'alah-veyatza'-yavene'el-vehayv-totze'vot-hagevvl-yamah

KJV: And the border went out unto the side of Ekron northward: and the border was drawn to Shicron, and passed along to mount Baalah, and went out unto Jabneel; and the goings out of the border were at the sea.

AKJV: And the border went out to the side of Ekron northward: and the border was drawn to Shicron, and passed along to mount Baalah, and went out to Jabneel; and the goings out of the border were at the sea.

ASV: and the border went out unto the side of Ekron northward; and the border extended to Shikkeron, and passed along to mount Baalah, and went out at Jabneel; and the goings out of the border were at the sea.

YLT: and the border hath gone out unto the side of Ekron northward, and the border hath been marked out to Shicron, and hath passed over to mount Baalah, and gone out to Jabneel; and the outgoings of the border have been at the sea.

Exposition: Joshua 15:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the border went out unto the side of Ekron northward: and the border was drawn to Shicron, and passed along to mount Baalah, and went out unto Jabneel; and the goings out of the border were at the sea.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:12

Hebrew

וּגְבוּל יָם הַיָּמָּה הַגָּדוֹל וּגְבוּל זֶה גְּבוּל בְּנֵֽי־יְהוּדָה סָבִיב לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָֽם׃

vgevvl-yam-hayamah-hagadvol-vgevvl-zeh-gevvl-veney-yehvdah-saviyv-lemishefechotam

KJV: And the west border was to the great sea, and the coast thereof. This is the coast of the children of Judah round about according to their families.

AKJV: And the west border was to the great sea, and the coast thereof. This is the coast of the children of Judah round about according to their families. ¶

ASV: And the west border was to the great sea, and the border thereof. This is the border of the children of Judah round about according to their families.

YLT: And the west border is to the great sea, and its border; this is the border of the sons of Judah round about for their families.

Exposition: Joshua 15:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the west border was to the great sea, and the coast thereof. This is the coast of the children of Judah round about according to their families.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:13

Hebrew

וּלְכָלֵב בֶּן־יְפֻנֶּה נָתַן חֵלֶק בְּתוֹךְ בְּנֵֽי־יְהוּדָה אֶל־פִּי יְהוָה לִֽיהוֹשֻׁעַ אֶת־קִרְיַת אַרְבַּע אֲבִי הָעֲנָק הִיא חֶבְרֽוֹן׃

vlekhalev-ven-yefuneh-natan-cheleq-vetvokhe-veney-yehvdah-'el-fiy-yehvah-liyhvoshu'a-'et-qireyat-'areva'-'aviy-ha'anaq-hiy'-chevervon

KJV: And unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh he gave a part among the children of Judah, according to the commandment of the LORD to Joshua, even the city of Arba the father of Anak, which city is Hebron.

AKJV: And to Caleb the son of Jephunneh he gave a part among the children of Judah, according to the commandment of the LORD to Joshua, even the city of Arba the father of Anak, which city is Hebron.

ASV: And unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh he gave a portion among the children of Judah, according to the commandment of Jehovah to Joshua, even Kiriath-arba, which Arba was the father of Anak (the same is Hebron).

YLT: And to Caleb son of Jephunneh hath he given a portion in the midst of the sons of Judah, according to the command of Jehovah to Joshua, even the city of Arba, father of Anak--it is Hebron.

Exposition: Joshua 15:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh he gave a part among the children of Judah, according to the commandment of the LORD to Joshua, even the city of Arba the father of Anak, which city is Hebron.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:14

Hebrew

וַיֹּרֶשׁ מִשָּׁם כָּלֵב אֶת־שְׁלוֹשָׁה בְּנֵי הָעֲנָק אֶת־שֵׁשַׁי וְאֶת־אֲחִימַן וְאֶת־תַּלְמַי יְלִידֵי הָעֲנָֽק׃

vayoresh-misham-khalev-'et-shelvoshah-veney-ha'anaq-'et-sheshay-ve'et-'achiyman-ve'et-talemay-yeliydey-ha'anaq

KJV: And Caleb drove thence the three sons of Anak, Sheshai, and Ahiman, and Talmai, the children of Anak.

AKJV: And Caleb drove there the three sons of Anak, Sheshai, and Ahiman, and Talmai, the children of Anak.

ASV: And Caleb drove out thence the three sons of Anak: Sheshai, and Ahiman, and Talmai, the children of Anak.

YLT: And Caleb is dispossessing thence the three sons of Anak, Sheshai, and Ahiman, and Talmai, children of Anak,

Exposition: Joshua 15:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Caleb drove thence the three sons of Anak, Sheshai, and Ahiman, and Talmai, the children of Anak.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:15

Hebrew

וַיַּעַל מִשָּׁם אֶל־יֹשְׁבֵי דְּבִר וְשֵׁם־דְּבִר לְפָנִים קִרְיַת־סֵֽפֶר׃

vaya'al-misham-'el-yoshevey-devir-veshem-devir-lefaniym-qireyat-sefer

KJV: And he went up thence to the inhabitants of Debir: and the name of Debir before was Kirjath–sepher.

AKJV: And he went up there to the inhabitants of Debir: and the name of Debir before was Kirjathsepher. ¶

ASV: And he went up thence against the inhabitants of Debir: now the name of Debir beforetime was Kiriath-sepher.

YLT: and he goeth up thence unto the inhabitants of Debir; and the name of Debir formerly is Kirjath-Sepher.

Exposition: Joshua 15:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he went up thence to the inhabitants of Debir: and the name of Debir before was Kirjath–sepher.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:16

Hebrew

וַיֹּאמֶר כָּלֵב אֲשֶׁר־יַכֶּה אֶת־קִרְיַת־סֵפֶר וּלְכָדָהּ וְנָתַתִּי לוֹ אֶת־עַכְסָה בִתִּי לְאִשָּֽׁה׃

vayo'mer-khalev-'asher-yakheh-'et-qireyat-sefer-vlekhadah-venatatiy-lvo-'et-'akhesah-vitiy-le'ishah

KJV: And Caleb said, He that smiteth Kirjath–sepher, and taketh it, to him will I give Achsah my daughter to wife.

AKJV: And Caleb said, He that smites Kirjathsepher, and takes it, to him will I give Achsah my daughter to wife.

ASV: And Caleb said, He that smiteth Kiriath-sepher, and taketh it, to him will I give Achsah my daughter to wife.

YLT: And Caleb saith, `He who smiteth Kirjath-Sephar, and hath captured it--I have given to him Achsah my daughter for a wife.'

Exposition: Joshua 15:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Caleb said, He that smiteth Kirjath–sepher, and taketh it, to him will I give Achsah my daughter to wife.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:17

Hebrew

וַֽיִּלְכְּדָהּ עָתְנִיאֵל בֶּן־קְנַז אֲחִי כָלֵב וַיִּתֶּן־לוֹ אֶת־עַכְסָה בִתּוֹ לְאִשָּֽׁה׃

vayilekhedah-'ateniy'el-ven-qenaz-'achiy-khalev-vayiten-lvo-'et-'akhesah-vitvo-le'ishah

KJV: And Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife.

AKJV: And Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife.

ASV: And Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife.

YLT: And Othniel son of Kenaz, brother of Caleb, doth capture it, and he giveth to him Achsah his daughter for a wife.

Exposition: Joshua 15:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:18

Hebrew

וַיְהִי בְּבוֹאָהּ וַתְּסִיתֵהוּ לִשְׁאוֹל מֵֽאֵת־אָבִיהָ שָׂדֶה וַתִּצְנַח מֵעַל הַחֲמוֹר וַיֹּֽאמֶר־לָהּ כָּלֵב מַה־לָּֽךְ׃

vayehiy-vevvo'ah-vatesiytehv-lishe'vol-me'et-'aviyha-shadeh-vatitzenach-me'al-hachamvor-vayo'mer-lah-khalev-mah-lakhe

KJV: And it came to pass, as she came unto him, that she moved him to ask of her father a field: and she lighted off her ass; and Caleb said unto her, What wouldest thou?

AKJV: And it came to pass, as she came to him, that she moved him to ask of her father a field: and she lighted off her ass; and Caleb said to her, What would you?

ASV: And it came to pass, when she came unto him, that she moved him to ask of her father a field: and she alighted from off her ass; and Caleb said, What wouldest thou?

YLT: And it cometh to pass, in her coming in, that she persuadeth him to ask from her father a field, and she lighteth from off the ass, and Caleb saith to her, `What--to thee?'

Exposition: Joshua 15:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And it came to pass, as she came unto him, that she moved him to ask of her father a field: and she lighted off her ass; and Caleb said unto her, What wouldest thou?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:19

Hebrew

וַתֹּאמֶר תְּנָה־לִּי בְרָכָה כִּי אֶרֶץ הַנֶּגֶב נְתַתָּנִי וְנָתַתָּה לִי גֻּלֹּת מָיִם וַיִּתֶּן־לָהּ אֵת גֻּלֹּת עִלִּיּוֹת וְאֵת גֻּלֹּת תַּחְתִּיּֽוֹת׃

vato'mer-tenah-liy-verakhah-khiy-'eretz-hanegev-netataniy-venatatah-liy-gulot-mayim-vayiten-lah-'et-gulot-'iliyvot-ve'et-gulot-tachetiyvot

KJV: Who answered, Give me a blessing; for thou hast given me a south land; give me also springs of water. And he gave her the upper springs, and the nether springs.

AKJV: Who answered, Give me a blessing; for you have given me a south land; give me also springs of water. And he gave her the upper springs, and the nether springs.

ASV: And she said, Give me a blessing; for that thou hast set me in the land of the South, give me also springs of water. And he gave her the upper springs and the nether springs.

YLT: And she saith, `Give to me a blessing; when the land of the south thou hast given me, then thou hast given to me springs of waters;' and he giveth to her the upper springs and the lower springs.

Exposition: Joshua 15:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Who answered, Give me a blessing; for thou hast given me a south land; give me also springs of water. And he gave her the upper springs, and the nether springs.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:20

Hebrew

זֹאת נַחֲלַת מַטֵּה בְנֵי־יְהוּדָה לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָֽם׃

zo't-nachalat-mateh-veney-yehvdah-lemishefechotam

KJV: This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Judah according to their families.

AKJV: This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Judah according to their families.

ASV: This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Judah according to their families.

YLT: This is the inheritance of the tribe of the sons of Judah, for their families.

Exposition: Joshua 15:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Judah according to their families.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:21

Hebrew

וַיִּֽהְיוּ הֶעָרִים מִקְצֵה לְמַטֵּה בְנֵֽי־יְהוּדָה אֶל־גְּבוּל אֱדוֹם בַּנֶּגְבָּה קַבְצְאֵל וְעֵדֶר וְיָגֽוּר׃

vayiheyv-he'ariym-miqetzeh-lemateh-veney-yehvdah-'el-gevvl-'edvom-vanegevah-qavetze'el-ve'eder-veyagvr

KJV: And the uttermost cities of the tribe of the children of Judah toward the coast of Edom southward were Kabzeel, and Eder, and Jagur,

AKJV: And the uttermost cities of the tribe of the children of Judah toward the coast of Edom southward were Kabzeel, and Eder, and Jagur,

ASV: And the uttermost cities of the tribe of the children of Judah toward the border of Edom in the South were Kabzeel, and Eder, and Jagur,

YLT: And the cities at the extremity of the tribe of the sons of Judah are unto the border of Edom in the south, Kabzeel, and Eder, and Jagur,

Exposition: Joshua 15:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the uttermost cities of the tribe of the children of Judah toward the coast of Edom southward were Kabzeel, and Eder, and Jagur,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:22

Hebrew

וְקִינָה וְדִֽימוֹנָה וְעַדְעָדָֽה׃

veqiynah-vediymvonah-ve'ade'adah

KJV: And Kinah, and Dimonah, and Adadah,

AKJV: And Kinah, and Dimonah, and Adadah,

ASV: and Kinah, and Dimonah, and Adadah,

YLT: and Kinah, and Dimonah, and Adadah,

Exposition: Joshua 15:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Kinah, and Dimonah, and Adadah,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:23

Hebrew

וְקֶדֶשׁ וְחָצוֹר וְיִתְנָֽן׃

veqedesh-vechatzvor-veyitenan

KJV: And Kedesh, and Hazor, and Ithnan,

AKJV: And Kedesh, and Hazor, and Ithnan,

ASV: and Kedesh, and Hazor, and Ithnan,

YLT: and Kedesh, and Hazor, and Ithnan,

Exposition: Joshua 15:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Kedesh, and Hazor, and Ithnan,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:24

Hebrew

זִיף וָטֶלֶם וּבְעָלֽוֹת׃

ziyf-vatelem-vve'alvot

KJV: Ziph, and Telem, and Bealoth,

AKJV: Ziph, and Telem, and Bealoth,

ASV: Ziph, and Telem, and Bealoth,

YLT: Ziph, and Telem, and Bealoth,

Exposition: Joshua 15:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Ziph, and Telem, and Bealoth,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:25

Hebrew

וְחָצוֹר ׀ חֲדַתָּה וּקְרִיּוֹת חֶצְרוֹן הִיא חָצֽוֹר׃

vechatzvor- -chadatah-vqeriyvot-chetzervon-hiy'-chatzvor

KJV: And Hazor, Hadattah, and Kerioth, and Hezron, which is Hazor,

AKJV: And Hazor, Hadattah, and Kerioth, and Hezron, which is Hazor,

ASV: and Hazor-hadattah, and Kerioth-hezron (the same is Hazor),

YLT: and Hazor, Hadattah, and Kerioth, Hezron, (it is Hazor,)

Exposition: Joshua 15:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Hazor, Hadattah, and Kerioth, and Hezron, which is Hazor,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:26

Hebrew

אֲמָם וּשְׁמַע וּמוֹלָדָֽה׃

'amam-vshema'-vmvoladah

KJV: Amam, and Shema, and Moladah,

AKJV: Amam, and Shema, and Moladah,

ASV: Amam, and Shema, and Moladah,

YLT: Amam, and Shema, and Moladah,

Exposition: Joshua 15:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Amam, and Shema, and Moladah,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:27

Hebrew

וַחֲצַר גַּדָּה וְחֶשְׁמוֹן וּבֵית פָּֽלֶט׃

vachatzar-gadah-vecheshemvon-vveyt-falet

KJV: And Hazar–gaddah, and Heshmon, and Beth–palet,

AKJV: And Hazargaddah, and Heshmon, and Bethpalet,

ASV: and Hazar-gaddah, and Heshmon, and Beth-pelet,

YLT: and Hazar-Gaddah, and Heshmon, and Beth-Palet,

Exposition: Joshua 15:27 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Hazar–gaddah, and Heshmon, and Beth–palet,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:28

Hebrew

וַחֲצַר שׁוּעָל וּבְאֵר שֶׁבַע וּבִזְיוֹתְיָֽה׃

vachatzar-shv'al-vve'er-sheva'-vvizeyvoteyah

KJV: And Hazar–shual, and Beer–sheba, and Bizjothjah,

AKJV: And Hazarshual, and Beersheba, and Bizjothjah,

ASV: and Hazar-shual, and Beer-sheba, and Biziothiah,

YLT: and Hazar-Shual, and Beer-Sheba, and Bizjothjah,

Exposition: Joshua 15:28 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Hazar–shual, and Beer–sheba, and Bizjothjah,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:29

Hebrew

בַּעֲלָה וְעִיִּים וָעָֽצֶם׃

va'alah-ve'iyiym-va'atzem

KJV: Baalah, and Iim, and Azem,

AKJV: Baalah, and Iim, and Azem,

ASV: Baalah, and Iim, and Ezem,

YLT: Baalah, and Iim, and Azem,

Exposition: Joshua 15:29 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Baalah, and Iim, and Azem,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:30

Hebrew

וְאֶלְתּוֹלַד וּכְסִיל וְחָרְמָֽה׃

ve'eletvolad-vkhesiyl-vecharemah

KJV: And Eltolad, and Chesil, and Hormah,

AKJV: And Eltolad, and Chesil, and Hormah,

ASV: and Eltolad, and Chesil, and Hormah,

YLT: And Eltolad, and Chesil, and Hormah,

Exposition: Joshua 15:30 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Eltolad, and Chesil, and Hormah,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:31

Hebrew

וְצִֽקְלַג וּמַדְמַנָּה וְסַנְסַנָּֽה׃

vetziqelag-vmademanah-vesanesanah

KJV: And Ziklag, and Madmannah, and Sansannah,

AKJV: And Ziklag, and Madmannah, and Sansannah,

ASV: and Ziklag, and Madmannah, and Sansannah,

YLT: and Ziklag, and Madmannah, and Sansannah,

Exposition: Joshua 15:31 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Ziklag, and Madmannah, and Sansannah,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:32

Hebrew

וּלְבָאוֹת וְשִׁלְחִים וְעַיִן וְרִמּוֹן כָּל־עָרִים עֶשְׂרִים וָתֵשַׁע וְחַצְרֵיהֶֽן׃

vleva'vot-veshilechiym-ve'ayin-verimvon-khal-'ariym-'esheriym-vatesha'-vechatzereyhen

KJV: And Lebaoth, and Shilhim, and Ain, and Rimmon: all the cities are twenty and nine, with their villages:

AKJV: And Lebaoth, and Shilhim, and Ain, and Rimmon: all the cities are twenty and nine, with their villages:

ASV: and Lebaoth, and Shilhim, and Ain, and Rimmon: all the cities are twenty and nine, with their villages.

YLT: and Lebaoth, and Shilhim, and Ain, and Rimmon; all the cities are twenty and nine, and their villages.

Exposition: Joshua 15:32 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Lebaoth, and Shilhim, and Ain, and Rimmon: all the cities are twenty and nine, with their villages:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:33

Hebrew

בַּשְּׁפֵלָה אֶשְׁתָּאוֹל וְצָרְעָה וְאַשְׁנָֽה׃

vashefelah-'esheta'vol-vetzare'ah-ve'ashenah

KJV: And in the valley, Eshtaol, and Zoreah, and Ashnah,

AKJV: And in the valley, Eshtaol, and Zoreah, and Ashnah,

ASV: In the lowland, Eshtaol, and Zorah, and Ashnah,

YLT: In the low country: Eshtaol, and Zoreah, and Ashnah,

Exposition: Joshua 15:33 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And in the valley, Eshtaol, and Zoreah, and Ashnah,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:34

Hebrew

וְזָנוֹחַ וְעֵין גַּנִּים תַּפּוּחַ וְהָעֵינָֽם׃

vezanvocha-ve'eyn-ganiym-tafvcha-veha'eynam

KJV: And Zanoah, and En–gannim, Tappuah, and Enam,

AKJV: And Zanoah, and Engannim, Tappuah, and Enam,

ASV: and Zanoah, and En-gannim, Tappuah, and Enam,

YLT: and Zanoah, and En-Gannim, Tappuah, and Enam,

Exposition: Joshua 15:34 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Zanoah, and En–gannim, Tappuah, and Enam,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:35

Hebrew

יַרְמוּת וַעֲדֻלָּם שׂוֹכֹה וַעֲזֵקָֽה׃

yaremvt-va'adulam-shvokhoh-va'azeqah

KJV: Jarmuth, and Adullam, Socoh, and Azekah,

AKJV: Jarmuth, and Adullam, Socoh, and Azekah,

ASV: Jarmuth, and Adullam, Socoh, and Azekah,

YLT: Jarmuth, and Adullam, Socoh, and Azekah,

Exposition: Joshua 15:35 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Jarmuth, and Adullam, Socoh, and Azekah,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:36

Hebrew

וְשַׁעֲרַיִם וַעֲדִיתַיִם וְהַגְּדֵרָה וּגְדֵרֹתָיִם עָרִים אַרְבַּֽע־עֶשְׂרֵה וְחַצְרֵיהֶֽן׃

vesha'arayim-va'adiytayim-vehagederah-vgederotayim-'ariym-'areva'-'eshereh-vechatzereyhen

KJV: And Sharaim, and Adithaim, and Gederah, and Gederothaim; fourteen cities with their villages:

AKJV: And Sharaim, and Adithaim, and Gederah, and Gederothaim; fourteen cities with their villages:

ASV: and Shaaraim, and Adithaim, and Gederah, and Gederothaim; fourteen cities with their villages.

YLT: and Sharaim, and Adithaim, and Gederah, and Gederothaim; fourteen cities and their villages.

Exposition: Joshua 15:36 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Sharaim, and Adithaim, and Gederah, and Gederothaim; fourteen cities with their villages:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:37

Hebrew

צְנָן וַחֲדָשָׁה וּמִגְדַּל־גָּֽד׃

tzenan-vachadashah-vmigedal-gad

KJV: Zenan, and Hadashah, and Migdal–gad,

AKJV: Zenan, and Hadashah, and Migdalgad,

ASV: Zenan, and Hadashah, and Migdal-gad,

YLT: Zenan, and Hadashah, and Migdal-Gad,

Exposition: Joshua 15:37 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Zenan, and Hadashah, and Migdal–gad,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:38

Hebrew

וְדִלְעָן וְהַמִּצְפֶּה וְיָקְתְאֵֽל׃

vedile'an-vehamitzefeh-veyaqete'el

KJV: And Dilean, and Mizpeh, and Joktheel,

AKJV: And Dilean, and Mizpeh, and Joktheel,

ASV: and Dilean, and Mizpeh, and Joktheel,

YLT: and Dilean, and Mizpeh, and Joktheel,

Exposition: Joshua 15:38 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Dilean, and Mizpeh, and Joktheel,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:39

Hebrew

לָכִישׁ וּבָצְקַת וְעֶגְלֽוֹן׃

lakhiysh-vvatzeqat-ve'egelvon

KJV: Lachish, and Bozkath, and Eglon,

AKJV: Lachish, and Bozkath, and Eglon,

ASV: Lachish, and Bozkath, and Eglon,

YLT: Lachish, and Bozkath, and Eglon,

Exposition: Joshua 15:39 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Lachish, and Bozkath, and Eglon,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:40

Hebrew

וְכַבּוֹן וְלַחְמָס וְכִתְלִֽישׁ׃

vekhavvon-velachemas-vekhiteliysh

KJV: And Cabbon, and Lahmam, and Kithlish,

AKJV: And Cabbon, and Lahmam, and Kithlish,

ASV: and Cabbon, and Lahmam, and Chitlish,

YLT: and Cabbon, and Lahmam, and Kithlish,

Exposition: Joshua 15:40 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Cabbon, and Lahmam, and Kithlish,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:41

Hebrew

וּגְדֵרוֹת בֵּית־דָּגוֹן וְנַעֲמָה וּמַקֵּדָה עָרִים שֵׁשׁ־עֶשְׂרֵה וְחַצְרֵיהֶֽן׃

vgedervot-veyt-dagvon-vena'amah-vmaqedah-'ariym-shesh-'eshereh-vechatzereyhen

KJV: And Gederoth, Beth–dagon, and Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages:

AKJV: And Gederoth, Bethdagon, and Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages:

ASV: and Gederoth, Beth-dagon, and Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages.

YLT: and Gederoth, Beth-Dagon, and Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities and their villages.

Exposition: Joshua 15:41 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Gederoth, Beth–dagon, and Naamah, and Makkedah; sixteen cities with their villages:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:42

Hebrew

לִבְנָה וָעֶתֶר וְעָשָֽׁן׃

livenah-va'eter-ve'ashan

KJV: Libnah, and Ether, and Ashan,

AKJV: Libnah, and Ether, and Ashan,

ASV: Libnah, and Ether, and Ashan,

YLT: Libnah, and Ether, and Ashan,

Exposition: Joshua 15:42 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Libnah, and Ether, and Ashan,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:43

Hebrew

וְיִפְתָּח וְאַשְׁנָה וּנְצִֽיב׃

veyifetach-ve'ashenah-vnetziyv

KJV: And Jiphtah, and Ashnah, and Nezib,

AKJV: And Jiphtah, and Ashnah, and Nezib,

ASV: and Iphtah, and Ashnah, and Nezib,

YLT: and Jiphtah, and Ashnah, and Nezib,

Exposition: Joshua 15:43 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jiphtah, and Ashnah, and Nezib,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:44

Hebrew

וּקְעִילָה וְאַכְזִיב וּמָֽרֵאשָׁה עָרִים תֵּשַׁע וְחַצְרֵיהֶֽן׃

vqe'iylah-ve'akheziyv-vmare'shah-'ariym-tesha'-vechatzereyhen

KJV: And Keilah, and Achzib, and Mareshah; nine cities with their villages:

AKJV: And Keilah, and Achzib, and Mareshah; nine cities with their villages:

ASV: and Keilah, and Achzib, and Mareshah; nine cities with their villages.

YLT: and Keilah, and Achzib, and Mareshah; nine cities and their villages.

Exposition: Joshua 15:44 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Keilah, and Achzib, and Mareshah; nine cities with their villages:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:45

Hebrew

עֶקְרוֹן וּבְנֹתֶיהָ וַחֲצֵרֶֽיהָ׃

'eqervon-vvenoteyha-vachatzereyha

KJV: Ekron, with her towns and her villages:

AKJV: Ekron, with her towns and her villages:

ASV: Ekron, with its towns and its villages;

YLT: Ekron and its towns and its villages,

Exposition: Joshua 15:45 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Ekron, with her towns and her villages:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:46

Hebrew

מֵעֶקְרוֹן וָיָמָּה כֹּל אֲשֶׁר־עַל־יַד אַשְׁדּוֹד וְחַצְרֵיהֶֽן׃

me'eqervon-vayamah-khol-'asher-'al-yad-'ashedvod-vechatzereyhen

KJV: From Ekron even unto the sea, all that lay near Ashdod, with their villages:

AKJV: From Ekron even to the sea, all that lay near Ashdod, with their villages:

ASV: from Ekron even unto the sea, all that were by the side of Ashdod, with their villages.

YLT: from Ekron and westward, all that are by the side of Ashdod, and their villages.

Exposition: Joshua 15:46 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'From Ekron even unto the sea, all that lay near Ashdod, with their villages:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:47

Hebrew

אַשְׁדּוֹד בְּנוֹתֶיהָ וַחֲצֵרֶיהָ עַזָּה בְּנוֹתֶיהָ וַחֲצֵרֶיהָ עַד־נַחַל מִצְרָיִם וְהַיָּם הגבול הַגָּדוֹל וּגְבֽוּל׃

'ashedvod-venvoteyha-vachatzereyha-'azah-venvoteyha-vachatzereyha-'ad-nachal-mitzerayim-vehayam-hgvvl-hagadvol-vgevvl

KJV: Ashdod with her towns and her villages, Gaza with her towns and her villages, unto the river of Egypt, and the great sea, and the border thereof:

AKJV: Ashdod with her towns and her villages, Gaza with her towns and her villages, to the river of Egypt, and the great sea, and the border thereof: ¶

ASV: Ashdod, its towns and its villages; Gaza, its towns and its villages; unto the brook of Egypt, and the great sea, and the border thereof.

YLT: Ashdod, its towns and its villages, Gaza, its towns and its villages, unto the brook of Egypt, and the great sea, and its border.

Exposition: Joshua 15:47 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Ashdod with her towns and her villages, Gaza with her towns and her villages, unto the river of Egypt, and the great sea, and the border thereof:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:48

Hebrew

וּבָהָר שָׁמִיר וְיַתִּיר וְשׂוֹכֹֽה׃

vvahar-shamiyr-veyatiyr-veshvokhoh

KJV: And in the mountains, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh,

AKJV: And in the mountains, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh,

ASV: And in the hill-country, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh,

YLT: And in the hill-country: Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh,

Exposition: Joshua 15:48 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And in the mountains, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:49

Hebrew

וְדַנָּה וְקִרְיַת־סַנָּה הִיא דְבִֽר׃

vedanah-veqireyat-sanah-hiy'-devir

KJV: And Dannah, and Kirjath–sannah, which is Debir,

AKJV: And Dannah, and Kirjathsannah, which is Debir,

ASV: and Dannah, and Kiriath-sannah (the same is Debir),

YLT: and Dannah, and Kirjath-Sannah (it is Debir)

Exposition: Joshua 15:49 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Dannah, and Kirjath–sannah, which is Debir,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:50

Hebrew

וַעֲנָב וְאֶשְׁתְּמֹה וְעָנִֽים׃

va'anav-ve'eshetemoh-ve'aniym

KJV: And Anab, and Eshtemoh, and Anim,

AKJV: And Anab, and Eshtemoh, and Anim,

ASV: and Anab, and Eshtemoh, and Anim,

YLT: and Anab, and Eshtemoh, and Anim,

Exposition: Joshua 15:50 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Anab, and Eshtemoh, and Anim,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:51

Hebrew

וְגֹשֶׁן וְחֹלֹן וְגִלֹה עָרִים אַֽחַת־עֶשְׂרֵה וְחַצְרֵיהֶֽן׃

vegoshen-vecholon-vegiloh-'ariym-'achat-'eshereh-vechatzereyhen

KJV: And Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages:

AKJV: And Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages:

ASV: and Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages.

YLT: and Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities and their villages.

Exposition: Joshua 15:51 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:52

Hebrew

אֲרַב וְרוּמָה וְאֶשְׁעָֽן׃

'arav-vervmah-ve'eshe'an

KJV: Arab, and Dumah, and Eshean,

AKJV: Arab, and Dumah, and Eshean,

ASV: Arab, and Dumah, and Eshan,

YLT: Arab, and Dumah, and Eshean,

Exposition: Joshua 15:52 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Arab, and Dumah, and Eshean,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:53

Hebrew

וינים וְיָנוּם וּבֵית־תַּפּוּחַ וַאֲפֵֽקָה׃

vynym-veyanvm-vveyt-tafvcha-va'afeqah

KJV: And Janum, and Beth–tappuah, and Aphekah,

AKJV: And Janum, and Bethtappuah, and Aphekah,

ASV: and Janim, and Beth-tappuah, and Aphekah,

YLT: and Janum, and Beth-Tappuah, and Aphekah,

Exposition: Joshua 15:53 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Janum, and Beth–tappuah, and Aphekah,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:54

Hebrew

וְחֻמְטָה וְקִרְיַת אַרְבַּע הִיא חֶבְרוֹן וְצִיעֹר עָרִים תֵּשַׁע וְחַצְרֵיהֶֽן׃

vechumetah-veqireyat-'areva'-hiy'-chevervon-vetziy'or-'ariym-tesha'-vechatzereyhen

KJV: And Humtah, and Kirjath–arba, which is Hebron, and Zior; nine cities with their villages:

AKJV: And Humtah, and Kirjatharba, which is Hebron, and Zior; nine cities with their villages:

ASV: and Humtah, and Kiriath-arba (the same is Hebron), and Zior; nine cities with their villages.

YLT: and Humtah, and Kirjath-Arba (it is Hebron), and Zior; nine cities and their villages.

Exposition: Joshua 15:54 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Humtah, and Kirjath–arba, which is Hebron, and Zior; nine cities with their villages:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:55

Hebrew

מָעוֹן ׀ כַּרְמֶל וָזִיף וְיוּטָּֽה׃

ma'von- -kharemel-vaziyf-veyvtah

KJV: Maon, Carmel, and Ziph, and Juttah,

AKJV: Maon, Carmel, and Ziph, and Juttah,

ASV: Maon, Carmel, and Ziph, and Jutah,

YLT: Maon, Carmel, and Ziph, and Juttah,

Exposition: Joshua 15:55 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Maon, Carmel, and Ziph, and Juttah,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:56

Hebrew

וְיִזְרְעֶאל וְיָקְדְעָם וְזָנֽוֹחַ׃

veyizere'e'l-veyaqede'am-vezanvocha

KJV: And Jezreel, and Jokdeam, and Zanoah,

AKJV: And Jezreel, and Jokdeam, and Zanoah,

ASV: and Jezreel, and Jokdeam, and Zanoah,

YLT: and Jezreel, and Jokdeam, and Zanoah,

Exposition: Joshua 15:56 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jezreel, and Jokdeam, and Zanoah,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:57

Hebrew

הַקַּיִן גִּבְעָה וְתִמְנָה עָרִים עֶשֶׂר וְחַצְרֵיהֶֽן׃

haqayin-give'ah-vetimenah-'ariym-'esher-vechatzereyhen

KJV: Cain, Gibeah, and Timnah; ten cities with their villages:

AKJV: Cain, Gibeah, and Timnah; ten cities with their villages:

ASV: Kain, Gibeah, and Timnah; ten cities with their villages.

YLT: Cain, Gibeah, and Timnah; ten cities and their villages.

Exposition: Joshua 15:57 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Cain, Gibeah, and Timnah; ten cities with their villages:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:58

Hebrew

חַלְחוּל בֵּֽית־צוּר וּגְדֽוֹר׃

chalechvl-veyt-tzvr-vgedvor

KJV: Halhul, Beth–zur, and Gedor,

AKJV: Halhul, Bethzur, and Gedor,

ASV: Halhul, Beth-zur, and Gedor,

YLT: Halhul, Beth-Zur, and Gedor,

Exposition: Joshua 15:58 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Halhul, Beth–zur, and Gedor,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:59

Hebrew

וּמַעֲרָת וּבֵית־עֲנוֹת וְאֶלְתְּקֹן עָרִים שֵׁשׁ וְחַצְרֵיהֶֽן׃

vma'arat-vveyt-'anvot-ve'eleteqon-'ariym-shesh-vechatzereyhen

KJV: And Maarath, and Beth–anoth, and Eltekon; six cities with their villages:

AKJV: And Maarath, and Bethanoth, and Eltekon; six cities with their villages:

ASV: and Maarath, and Beth-anoth, and Eltekon; six cities with their villages.

YLT: and Maarath, and Beth-Anoth, and Eltekon; six cities and their villages.

Exposition: Joshua 15:59 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Maarath, and Beth–anoth, and Eltekon; six cities with their villages:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:60

Hebrew

קִרְיַת־בַּעַל הִיא קִרְיַת יְעָרִים וְהָֽרַבָּה עָרִים שְׁתַּיִם וְחַצְרֵיהֶֽן׃

qireyat-va'al-hiy'-qireyat-ye'ariym-veharavah-'ariym-shetayim-vechatzereyhen

KJV: Kirjath–baal, which is Kirjath–jearim, and Rabbah; two cities with their villages:

AKJV: Kirjathbaal, which is Kirjathjearim, and Rabbah; two cities with their villages: ¶

ASV: Kiriath-baal (the same is Kiriath-jearim), and Rabbah; two cities with their villages.

YLT: Kirjath-Baal (it is Kirjath-Jearim), and Rabbah; two cities and their villages.

Exposition: Joshua 15:60 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Kirjath–baal, which is Kirjath–jearim, and Rabbah; two cities with their villages:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:61

Hebrew

בַּמִּדְבָּר בֵּית הָעֲרָבָה מִדִּין וּסְכָכָֽה׃

vamidevar-veyt-ha'aravah-midiyn-vsekhakhah

KJV: In the wilderness, Beth–arabah, Middin, and Secacah,

AKJV: In the wilderness, Betharabah, Middin, and Secacah,

ASV: In the wilderness, Beth-arabah, Middin, and Secacah,

YLT: In the wilderness: Beth-Arabah, Middin, and Secacah,

Exposition: Joshua 15:61 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'In the wilderness, Beth–arabah, Middin, and Secacah,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:62

Hebrew

וְהַנִּבְשָׁן וְעִיר־הַמֶּלַח וְעֵין גֶּדִי עָרִים שֵׁשׁ וְחַצְרֵיהֶֽן׃

vehaniveshan-ve'iyr-hamelach-ve'eyn-gediy-'ariym-shesh-vechatzereyhen

KJV: And Nibshan, and the city of Salt, and En–gedi; six cities with their villages.

AKJV: And Nibshan, and the city of Salt, and Engedi; six cities with their villages.

ASV: and Nibshan, and the City of Salt, and En-gedi; six cities with their villages.

YLT: and Nibshan, and the city of Salt, and En-Gedi; six cities and their villages.

Exposition: Joshua 15:62 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Nibshan, and the city of Salt, and En–gedi; six cities with their villages.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Joshua 15:63

Hebrew

וְאֶת־הַיְבוּסִי יוֹשְׁבֵי יְרֽוּשָׁלִַם לֹֽא־יוכלו יָכְלוּ בְנֵֽי־יְהוּדָה לְהֽוֹרִישָׁם וַיֵּשֶׁב הַיְבוּסִי אֶת־בְּנֵי יְהוּדָה בִּירוּשָׁלִַם עַד הַיּוֹם הַזֶּֽה׃

ve'et-hayevvsiy-yvoshevey-yervshaliam-lo'-yvkhlv-yakhelv-veney-yehvdah-lehvoriysham-vayeshev-hayevvsiy-'et-veney-yehvdah-viyrvshaliam-'ad-hayvom-hazeh

KJV: As for the Jebusites the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the children of Judah could not drive them out: but the Jebusites dwell with the children of Judah at Jerusalem unto this day.

AKJV: As for the Jebusites the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the children of Judah could not drive them out; but the Jebusites dwell with the children of Judah at Jerusalem to this day.

ASV: And as for the Jebusites, the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the children of Judah could not drive them out: but the Jebusites dwell with the children of Judah at Jerusalem unto this day.

YLT: As to the Jebusites, inhabitants of Jerusalem, the sons of Judah have not been able to dispossess them, and the Jebusite dwelleth with the sons of Judah in Jerusalem unto this day.

Exposition: Joshua 15:63 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'As for the Jebusites the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the children of Judah could not drive them out: but the Jebusites dwell with the children of Judah at Jerusalem unto this day.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.