Joshua 2:10
For we have heard how the LORD dried up the water of the Red sea for you, when ye came out of Egypt; and what ye did unto the two kings of the Amorites, that were on the other side Jordan, Sihon and Og, whom ye utterly destroyed.
Original Language Analysis
כִּ֣י
H3588
כִּ֣י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
1 of 26
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
שָׁמַ֗עְנוּ
For we have heard
H8085
שָׁמַ֗עְנוּ
For we have heard
Strong's:
H8085
Word #:
2 of 26
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
אֵ֠ת
H853
אֵ֠ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
3 of 26
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
אֲשֶׁר
H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
4 of 26
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
הוֹבִ֨ישׁ
dried up
H3001
הוֹבִ֨ישׁ
dried up
Strong's:
H3001
Word #:
5 of 26
to be ashamed, confused or disappointed; also (as failing) to dry up (as water) or wither (as herbage)
יְהוָ֜ה
how the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֜ה
how the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
6 of 26
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
7 of 26
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
מֵ֤י
the water
H4325
מֵ֤י
the water
Strong's:
H4325
Word #:
8 of 26
water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
יַם
sea
H3220
יַם
sea
Strong's:
H3220
Word #:
9 of 26
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 artif
מִפְּנֵיכֶ֔ם
for you
H6440
מִפְּנֵיכֶ֔ם
for you
Strong's:
H6440
Word #:
11 of 26
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
בְּצֵֽאתְכֶ֖ם
when ye came out
H3318
בְּצֵֽאתְכֶ֖ם
when ye came out
Strong's:
H3318
Word #:
12 of 26
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
וַֽאֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
וַֽאֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
14 of 26
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
עֲשִׂיתֶ֡ם
and what ye did
H6213
עֲשִׂיתֶ֡ם
and what ye did
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
15 of 26
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
הָֽאֱמֹרִ֜י
of the Amorites
H567
הָֽאֱמֹרִ֜י
of the Amorites
Strong's:
H567
Word #:
18 of 26
an emorite, one of the canaanitish tribes
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
19 of 26
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
בְּעֵ֤בֶר
that were on the other side
H5676
בְּעֵ֤בֶר
that were on the other side
Strong's:
H5676
Word #:
20 of 26
properly, a region across; but used only adverbially (with or without a preposition) on the opposite side (especially of the jordan; ususally meaning
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
24 of 26
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
Historical Context
News traveled through ancient Near East via traders and travelers. Reports of Egypt's plagues, Red Sea crossing, and Transjordan victories preceded Israel, creating terror (verse 11). Rahab's hearing became faith (Romans 10:17), demonstrating word about Christ precedes salvation. Her faith contrasts with Israel's unbelief despite witnessing these events.
Questions for Reflection
- How do your testimonies of God's works generate faith in others?
- What reports about Christ have generated or strengthened your faith?
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Analysis & Commentary
Rahab's testimony 'For we have heard how the LORD dried up the water of the Red sea...and what ye did unto the two kings of the Amorites' shows reports of God's works generating faith. Divine acts create testimony reaching beyond Israel, producing conviction in Gentile hearts. The gospel spreads through proclaiming God's mighty works.