Joshua 5:15
“And the captain of the LORD'S host said unto Joshua, Loose thy shoe from off thy foot; for the place whereon thou standest is holy. And Joshua did so.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the Captain of the Lord's host said unto Joshua,.... As a trial and proof of his obedience to him:
loose thy shoe…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Loose thy shoe from off thy foot, etc. - These were the same words which the angel, on Mount Sinai, spoke to Moses; (see…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Joshua 5:13-15
We have hitherto found God often speaking to Joshua, but we read not till now of any appearance of God's glory to him;…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Loose thy shoe "Vnlace thi schoo fro thi feet," Wyclif. Comp. Exo 3:5. It was a mark of reverence to cast off the…