Joshua 2:18

Authorized King James Version

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 bring thy father, and thy mother, and thy brethren, and all thy father's household, home unto thee.

Word-by-Word Analysis

הִנֵּ֛ה

H2009

lo!

אֲנַ֥חְנוּ

H587

בָאִ֖ים

H935

Behold when we come

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

בָּאָ֑רֶץ

H776

into the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

תִּקְוַ֡ת

H8615

this line

literally a cord (as an attachment); figuratively, expectancy

חוּט֩

H2339

thread

a string; by implication, a measuring tape

הַשָּׁנִ֨י

H8144

of scarlet

crimson, properly, the insect or its color, also stuff dyed with it

הַזֶּ֜ה

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

#10

תִּקְשְׁרִ֗י

H7194

thou shalt bind

to tie, physically (gird, confine, compact) or mentally (in love, league)

#11

בַּֽחַלּוֹן֙

H2474

in the window

a window (as perforated)

#12

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#13

הֽוֹרַדְתֵּ֣נוּ

H3381

which thou didst let us down by

to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); cau

#14

ב֔וֹ

#15

וְאֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#16

אָבִ֔יךְ

and all thy father's

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

#17

וְאֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#18

אִמֵּ֜ךְ

H517

and thy mother

a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father])

#19

וְאֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#20

אַחַ֗יִךְ

H251

and thy brethren

a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])

#21

וְאֵת֙

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#22

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#23

הַבָּֽיְתָה׃

H1004

home

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#24

אָבִ֔יךְ

and all thy father's

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

#25

תַּֽאַסְפִ֥י

H622

and thou shalt bring

to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e., remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)

#26

אֵלַ֖יִךְ

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#27

הַבָּֽיְתָה׃

H1004

home

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Joshua. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?

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