Bible Verses About "What Is the Jordan River"
The Jordan River is the river in which Jesus was baptized, where Israel crossed into the Promised Land, and where Elisha performed miracles.
The Jordan River is the river in which Jesus was baptized, where Israel crossed into the Promised Land, and where Elisha performed miracles.
"And the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the midst of Jordan, and all the Israelites passed over on dry ground, until all the people were passed clean over Jordan." — Joshua 3:17 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is the Jordan River?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the midst of Jordan, and all the Israelites passed over on dry ground, until all the people were passed clean over Jordan."
"And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."
"Then went he down, and dipped himself seven times in Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God: and his flesh came again like unto the flesh of a little child, and he was clean."
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