Joshua 2:14
And the men answered her, Our life for your's, if ye utter not this our business. And it shall be, when the LORD hath given us the land, that we will deal kindly and truly with thee.
Original Language Analysis
הָֽאֲנָשִׁ֗ים
H376
הָֽאֲנָשִׁ֗ים
Strong's:
H376
Word #:
3 of 22
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)
נַפְשֵׁ֤נוּ
her Our life
H5315
נַפְשֵׁ֤נוּ
her Our life
Strong's:
H5315
Word #:
4 of 22
properly, a breathing creature, i.e., animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or ment
תַחְתֵּיכֶם֙
H8478
תַחְתֵּיכֶם֙
Strong's:
H8478
Word #:
5 of 22
the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc
לָמ֔וּת
for yours
H4191
לָמ֔וּת
for yours
Strong's:
H4191
Word #:
6 of 22
to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
אִ֚ם
H518
אִ֚ם
Strong's:
H518
Word #:
7 of 22
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
לֹ֣א
H3808
לֹ֣א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
8 of 22
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
תַגִּ֔ידוּ
if ye utter
H5046
תַגִּ֔ידוּ
if ye utter
Strong's:
H5046
Word #:
9 of 22
properly, to front, i.e., stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
10 of 22
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
דְּבָרֵ֖נוּ
not this our business
H1697
דְּבָרֵ֖נוּ
not this our business
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
11 of 22
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
וְהָיָ֗ה
H1961
וְהָיָ֗ה
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
13 of 22
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
בְּתֵת
hath given
H5414
בְּתֵת
hath given
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
14 of 22
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
יְהוָ֥ה
And it shall be when the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֥ה
And it shall be when the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
15 of 22
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
17 of 22
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
וְעָשִׂ֥ינוּ
that we will deal
H6213
וְעָשִׂ֥ינוּ
that we will deal
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
19 of 22
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
עִמָּ֖ךְ
H5973
עִמָּ֖ךְ
Strong's:
H5973
Word #:
20 of 22
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
Cross References
Matthew 5:7Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.Proverbs 18:24A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.Genesis 24:49And now if ye will deal kindly and truly with my master, tell me: and if not, tell me; that I may turn to the right hand, or to the left.
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
The spies' oath 'Our life for yours, if ye utter not this our business' creates binding covenant protecting Rahab's family. Their lives guarantee the promise.