Joshua 2:13
And that ye will save alive my father, and my mother, and my brethren, and my sisters, and all that they have, and deliver our lives from death.
Original Language Analysis
וְהַֽחֲיִתֶ֞ם
And that ye will save alive
H2421
וְהַֽחֲיִתֶ֞ם
And that ye will save alive
Strong's:
H2421
Word #:
1 of 17
to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
2 of 17
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
אָבִ֣י
my father
H1
אָבִ֣י
my father
Strong's:
H1
Word #:
3 of 17
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
4 of 17
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
אִמִּ֗י
and my mother
H517
אִמִּ֗י
and my mother
Strong's:
H517
Word #:
5 of 17
a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father])
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
6 of 17
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
אַחַי֙
and my brethren
H251
אַחַי֙
and my brethren
Strong's:
H251
Word #:
7 of 17
a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
8 of 17
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
אַחְוֹתַי
and my sisters
H269
אַחְוֹתַי
and my sisters
Strong's:
H269
Word #:
9 of 17
a sister (used very widely [like h0251], literally and figuratively)
וְאֵ֖ת
H853
וְאֵ֖ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
10 of 17
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
11 of 17
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
12 of 17
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
וְהִצַּלְתֶּ֥ם
and all that they have and deliver
H5337
וְהִצַּלְתֶּ֥ם
and all that they have and deliver
Strong's:
H5337
Word #:
14 of 17
to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
15 of 17
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
Historical Context
This verse appears in the Jordan crossing narrative, one of Joshua's most significant events demonstrating God's power and faithfulness in bringing Israel into the Promised Land.
Questions for Reflection
- How does this passage demonstrate God's faithfulness to His covenant promises?
- What application does this truth have for your walk with Christ today?
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Analysis & Commentary
Rahab's request for oath confirmation 'that ye will save alive my father, and my mother, and my brethren' demonstrates concern extending beyond personal salvation to family.