Joshua 10:14There was no day like that before it or after it, that Yahweh listened to the voice of a man; for Yahweh fought for Israel.
The setting
Valley of Aijalon, central Israel, ~1400 BC. Joshua reflects on the unprecedented day when God literally stopped time at a human's request...
The emotion here: reverent wonder at God's responsiveness to human faith
The original word
shama (שָׁמַע) — to hear, listen, obey
Why it matters
This is the only recorded time in Scripture when God altered celestial mechanics in response to human prayer
Read with care
What most readers miss in Joshua 10:14
The phrase 'voice of a man' emphasizes Joshua was just human — not a prophet or priest
Common misconceptionPeople think this means God always answers dramatic prayers. The uniqueness ('no day like that') shows this was exceptional, not normal.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Joshua 10:14
Bible Genome reading
Joshua 10:14 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Joshua 10:14 comes from the book of Joshua, written during the conquest period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is worship, with a comfort power of 80% and a tone that is reverent. It belongs to the wisdom genre of biblical literature. Key themes include unprecedented miracle, divine partnership. Notable phrases: no day like that; Yahweh listened; Yahweh fought for Israel.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same worship
“Hear, Israel: Yahweh is our God; Yahweh is one:”
— Deuteronomy 6:4
“and you shall love Yahweh your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.”
— Deuteronomy 6:5
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:”
— Ecclesiastes 3:1
“Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.”
— John 14:6
“Jesus said to them, "Most certainly, I tell you, before Abraham came into existence, I AM."”
— John 8:58
Your reflection
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