Joshua 3:11

Behold, the ark of the covenant of the Lord of all the earth passeth over before you into Jordan.

Cross-references

Joshua 3:3–6 Historical context

Joshua 3:3-6 provides the context: priests carrying the ark and consecration, leading to the proclamation in verse 11.

Joshua 3:13 Parallel

Joshua 3:13 repeats 'Lord of all the earth' and describes the miracle that fulfills the promise in verse 11 of the ark leading into the Jordan.

Zechariah 4:14 applies the same title 'Lord of all the earth' to God, describing the two anointed ones serving Him.

Zechariah 6:5 also calls God 'Lord of all the earth,' referring to the four chariots as His servants.

Numbers 10:33 describes the ark leading Israel to find rest, paralleling the ark crossing the Jordan.

Acts 7:45 Allusion

Acts 7:45 references the tabernacle brought in with Joshua, alluding to the ark that crossed the Jordan.

Deuteronomy 9:3 says God goes over before you as a consuming fire, prefiguring the ark's crossing as God leading.

Psalm 24:1 Parallel

Psalm 24:1 declares the earth belongs to the Lord — matching the title 'Lord of all the earth' in Joshua 3:11, affirming God's universal dominion.

Isaiah 54:5 Parallel

Isaiah 54:5 calls the Lord 'God of the whole earth' — similar to Joshua 3:11's 'Lord of all the earth', emphasizing His universal reign.

Jeremiah 10:7 calls God 'King of the nations' — reinforcing Joshua 3:11's depiction of the Lord as sovereign over all the earth.