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    A name from Scripture

    Joshua

    JOSH-oo-uh

    Meaning

    The LORD is salvation

    Hebrew origin · Boy · First in Exodus

    What it points to

    Joshua's name is a proclamation that salvation belongs to the LORD. His life of courageous faith reminds us that God goes before us into every battle and that victory is assured when we follow His commands.

    Verses · King James Version

    “Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”

    Joshua 1:9

    “Choose you this day whom ye will serve... but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”

    Joshua 24:15

    Most used in the 1980s (US records)

    biblesundays.com · King James Version

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