1 And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men as spies secretly, saying, Go, view the land, and Jericho. And they went and came into the house of a harlot whose name was Rahab, and lay there.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Joshua H3091 (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ) — Jehoshua (i.e. Joshua), the Jewish leader
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Nun H5126 (נוּן) — Nun or Non, the father of Joshua
- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- out of Shittim H7851 (שִׁטִּים) — Shittim, a place East of the Jordan
- two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- to spy H7270 (רָגַל) — to walk along; but only in specifically, applications, to reconnoiter, to be a tale-bearer (i.e. slander); to lead about
- secretly H2791 (חֶרֶשׁ) — magical craft; also silence
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- view H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- even Jericho H3405 (יְרִיחוֹ) — Jericho or Jerecho, a place in Palestine
- And they went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- and came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- into an harlot’s H2181 (זָנָה) — to commit adultery (usually of the female, and less often of simple fornication, rarely of involuntary ravishment); figuratively, to commit idolatry (the Jewish…
- house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- house H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- named H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- Rahab H7343 (רָחָב) — Rachab, a Canaanitess
- and lodged H7901 (שָׁכַב) — to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
2 And it was told the king of Jericho, saying, Behold, there came men in hither to-night of the children of Israel to search out the land.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it was told H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Jericho H3405 (יְרִיחוֹ) — Jericho or Jerecho, a place in Palestine
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Behold, there came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- in hither to night H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity
- of the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- to search out H2658 (חָפַר) — properly, to pry into; by implication, to delve, to explore
- the country H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
3 And the king of Jericho sent unto Rahab, saying, Bring forth the men that are come to thee, that are entered into thy house; for they are come to search out all the land.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Jericho H3405 (יְרִיחוֹ) — Jericho or Jerecho, a place in Palestine
- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- unto Rahab H7343 (רָחָב) — Rachab, a Canaanitess
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Bring forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- that are come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to thee, which are entered H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- into thine house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- for they be come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to search out H2658 (חָפַר) — properly, to pry into; by implication, to delve, to explore
- all the country H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
4 And the woman took the two men, and hid them; and she said, Yea, the men came unto me, but I knew not whence they were:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the woman H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- the two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- and hid H6845 (צָפַן) — to hide (by covering over); by implication, to hoard or reserve; figuratively to deny; specifically (favorably) to protect, (unfavorably) to lurk
- them, and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- thus, There came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- unto me, but I wist H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- not whence H370 (אַיִן) — where? (only in connection with prepositional prefix, whence)
5 and it came to pass about the time of the shutting of the gate, when it was dark, that the men went out; whither the men went I know not: pursue after them quickly; for ye will overtake them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- of shutting H5462 (סָגַר) — to shut up; figuratively, to surrender
- of the gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- when it was dark H2822 (חֹשֶׁךְ) — the dark; hence (literally) darkness; figuratively, misery, destruction, death, ignorance, sorrow, wickedness
- that the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- went out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- whither the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- went H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- I wot H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- not: pursue H7291 (רָדַף) — to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- them quickly H4118 (מַהֵר) — properly, hurrying; hence (adverbially) in a hurry
- for ye shall overtake H5381 (נָשַׂג) — to reach (literally or figuratively)
6 But she had brought them up to the roof, and hid them with the stalks of flax, which she had laid in order upon the roof.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But she had brought them up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- to the roof H1406 (גָּג) — a roof; by analogy, the top of an altar
- of the house, and hid H2934 (טָמַן) — to hide (by covering over)
- them with the stalks H6086 (עֵץ) — a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
- of flax H6593 (פִּשְׁתֶּה) — linen (i.e. the thread, as carded)
- which she had laid in order H6186 (עָרַךְ) — to set in a row, i.e. arrange, put in order (in a very wide variety of applications)
- upon the roof H1406 (גָּג) — a roof; by analogy, the top of an altar
7 And the men pursued after them the way to the Jordan unto the fords: and as soon as they that pursued after them were gone out, they shut the gate.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- pursued H7291 (רָדַף) — to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- them the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- to Jordan H3383 (יַרְדֵּן) — Jarden, the principal river of Palestine
- unto the fords H4569 (מַעֲבָר) — a crossing-place (of a river, a ford; of a mountain, a pass); abstractly, a transit, i.e. (figuratively) overwhelming
- and as soon as they which pursued H7291 (רָדַף) — to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
- them were gone out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- they shut H5462 (סָגַר) — to shut up; figuratively, to surrender
- the gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
8 And before they were laid down, she came up unto them upon the roof;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And before they were laid down H7901 (שָׁכַב) — to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
- she came up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- unto them upon the roof H1406 (גָּג) — a roof; by analogy, the top of an altar
9 and she said unto the men, I know that Jehovah hath given you the land, and that the fear of you is fallen upon us, and that all the inhabitants of the land melt away before you.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And she said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- I know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- that Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath given H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- you the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and that your terror H367 (אֵימָה) — fright; concrete, an idol (as a bugbear)
- is fallen H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- upon us, and that all the inhabitants H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- faint H4127 (מוּג) — to melt, i.e. literally (to soften, flow down, disappear), or figuratively (to fear, faint)
- because H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
10 For we have heard how Jehovah dried up the water of the Red Sea before you, when ye came out of Egypt; and what ye did unto the two kings of the Amorites, that were beyond the Jordan, unto Sihon and to Og, whom ye utterly destroyed.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For we have heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- how Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- dried up H3001 (יָבֵשׁ) — to be ashamed, confused or disappointed; also (as failing) to dry up (as water) or wither (as herbage)
- the water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- of the Red H5488 (סוּף) — a reed, especially the papyrus
- sea H3220 (יָם) — a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin…
- for you H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- when ye came out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- and what ye did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- unto the two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of the Amorites H567 (אֱמֹרִי) — an Emorite, one of the Canaanitish tribes
- on the other side H5676 (עֵבֶר) — properly, a region across; but used only adverbially (with or without a preposition) on the opposite side (especially of the Jordan; ususally meaning the east)
- Jordan H3383 (יַרְדֵּן) — Jarden, the principal river of Palestine
- Sihon H5511 (סִיחוֹן) — Sichon, an Amoritish king
- and Og H5747 (עוֹג) — Og, a king of Bashan
- whom ye utterly destroyed H2763 (חָרַם) — to seclude; specifically (by a ban) to devote to religious uses (especially destruction); physical and reflexive, to be blunt as to the nose
11 And as soon as we had heard it, our hearts did melt, neither did there remain any more spirit in any man, because of you: for Jehovah your God, he is God in heaven above, and on earth beneath.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And as soon as we had heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- our hearts H3824 (לֵבָב) — the heart (as the most interior organ);
- did melt H4549 (מָסַס) — to liquefy; figuratively, to waste (with disease), to faint (with fatigue, fear or grief)
- neither did there remain H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- any more courage H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
- in any man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- because H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- of you: for Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- your God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- in heaven H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- above H4605 (מַעַל) — properly,the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.
- and in earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
12 Now therefore, I pray you, swear unto me by Jehovah, since I have dealt kindly with you, that ye also will deal kindly with my father’s house, and give me a true token;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now therefore, I pray you, swear H7650 (שָׁבַע) — to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
- unto me by Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- since H3588 (כִּי) — (by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
- I have shewed H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- you kindness H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- that ye will also shew H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- kindness H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- unto my father’s H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- me a true H571 (אֶמֶת) — stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness
- token H226 (אוֹת) — a signal (literally or figuratively), as a flag, beacon, monument, omen, prodigy, evidence, etc.
13 and that ye will save alive my father, and my mother, and my brethren, and my sisters, and all that they have, and will deliver our lives from death.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- ye will save alive H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- my father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- and my mother H517 (אֵם) — a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father])
- and my brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- and my sisters H269 (אָחוֹת) — a sister (used very widely [like 251number 250, corrected to 251], literally and figuratively)
- and all that they have, and deliver H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- our lives H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- from death H4194 (מָוֶת) — death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
14 And the men said unto her, Our life for yours, if ye utter not this our business; and it shall be, when Jehovah giveth us the land, that we will deal kindly and truly with thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- answered H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- her, Our life H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- for yours H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- if ye utter H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- not this our business H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- And it shall be, when Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath given H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- us the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- that we will deal H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- kindly H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- and truly H571 (אֶמֶת) — stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness
15 Then she let them down by a cord through the window: for her house was upon the side of the wall, and she dwelt upon the wall.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then she let them down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- by a cord H2256 (חֶבֶל) — a rope (as twisted), especially a measuring line; by implication, a district or inheritance (as measured); or a noose (as of cords); figuratively, a company (as…
- through H1157 (בְּעַד) — in up to or over against; generally at, beside, among, behind, for, etc.
- the window H2474 (חַלּוֹן) — a window (as perforated)
- for her house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- upon the town H7023 (קִיר) — a wall (as built in a trench)
- wall H2346 (חוֹמָה) — a wall of protection
- and she dwelt H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- upon the wall H2346 (חוֹמָה) — a wall of protection
16 And she said unto them, Get you to the mountain, lest the pursuers light upon you; and hide yourselves there three days, until the pursuers be returned: and afterward may ye go your way.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And she said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto them, Get H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- you to the mountain H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- lest the pursuers H7291 (רָדַף) — to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
- meet H6293 (פָּגַע) — to impinge, by accident or violence, or (figuratively) by importunity
- you; and hide H2247 (חָבָה) — to secrete
- yourselves there three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- until the pursuers H7291 (רָדַף) — to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
- be returned H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- and afterward H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- may ye go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- your way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
17 And the men said unto her, We will be guiltless of this thine oath which thou hast made us to swear.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- blameless H5355 (נָקִי) — innocent
- of this thine oath H7621 (שְׁבוּעָה) — properly, something sworn, i.e. an oath
- which thou hast made us swear H7650 (שָׁבַע) — to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
18 Behold, when we come into the land, thou shalt bind this line of scarlet thread in the window which thou didst let us down by: and thou shalt gather unto thee into the house thy father, and thy mother, and thy brethren, and all thy father’s household.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- we come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- into the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- thou shalt bind H7194 (קָשַׁר) — to tie, physically (gird, confine, compact) or mentally (in love, league)
- this line H8615 (תִּקְוָה) — literally a cord (as an attachment); figuratively, expectancy
- of scarlet H8144 (שָׁנִי) — crimson, properly, the insect or its color, also stuff dyed with it
- thread H2339 (חוּט) — a string; by implication, a measuring tape
- in the window H2474 (חַלּוֹן) — a window (as perforated)
- which thou didst let us down by H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- and thou shalt bring H622 (אָסַף) — to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)
- thy father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- and thy mother H517 (אֵם) — a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father])
- and thy brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- and all thy father’s H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- household H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- home H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
19 And it shall be, that whosoever shall go out of the doors of thy house into the street, his blood shall be upon his head, and we shall be guiltless: and whosoever shall be with thee in the house, his blood shall be on our head, if any hand be upon him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- whosoever H834 (אֲשֶׁר) — who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.
- shall go out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- of the doors H1817 (דֶּלֶת) — something swinging, i.e. the valve of a door
- of thy house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- into the street H2351 (חוּץ) — properly, separate by a wall, i.e. outside, outdoors
- his blood H1818 (דָּם) — blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed (i.e. dr…
- upon his head H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- guiltless H5355 (נָקִי) — innocent
- and whosoever shall be with thee in the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- on our head H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
20 But if thou utter this our business, then we shall be guiltless of thine oath which thou hast made us to swear.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And if thou utter H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- this our business H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- then we will be quit H5355 (נָקִי) — innocent
- of thine oath H7621 (שְׁבוּעָה) — properly, something sworn, i.e. an oath
- which thou hast made us to swear H7650 (שָׁבַע) — to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
21 And she said, According unto your words, so be it. And she sent them away, and they departed: and she bound the scarlet line in the window.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And she said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- According unto your words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- it. And she sent them away H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- and they departed H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- and she bound H7194 (קָשַׁר) — to tie, physically (gird, confine, compact) or mentally (in love, league)
- the scarlet H8144 (שָׁנִי) — crimson, properly, the insect or its color, also stuff dyed with it
- line H8615 (תִּקְוָה) — literally a cord (as an attachment); figuratively, expectancy
- in the window H2474 (חַלּוֹן) — a window (as perforated)
22 And they went, and came unto the mountain, and abode there three days, until the pursuers were returned: and the pursuers sought them throughout all the way, but found them not.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- and came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- unto the mountain H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- and abode H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- there three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- until the pursuers H7291 (רָדַף) — to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
- were returned H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- and the pursuers H7291 (רָדַף) — to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
- sought H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- throughout all the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- but found H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
23 Then the two men returned, and descended from the mountain, and passed over, and came to Joshua the son of Nun; and they told him all that had befallen them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So the two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- returned H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- and descended H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- from the mountain H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- and passed over H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- and came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to Joshua H3091 (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ) — Jehoshua (i.e. Joshua), the Jewish leader
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Nun H5126 (נוּן) — Nun or Non, the father of Joshua
- and told H5608 (סָפַר) — properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
- that befell H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
24 And they said unto Joshua, Truly Jehovah hath delivered into our hands all the land; and moreover all the inhabitants of the land do melt away before us.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Joshua H3091 (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ) — Jehoshua (i.e. Joshua), the Jewish leader
- Truly H3588 (כִּי) — (by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath delivered H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- into our hands H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- all the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- for even all the inhabitants H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- of the country H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- do faint H4127 (מוּג) — to melt, i.e. literally (to soften, flow down, disappear), or figuratively (to fear, faint)
- because H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…