Joshua 2:20
And if thou utter this our business, then we will be quit of thine oath which thou hast made us to swear.
Original Language Analysis
וְאִם
H518
וְאִם
Strong's:
H518
Word #:
1 of 10
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
תַּגִּ֖ידִי
And if thou utter
H5046
תַּגִּ֖ידִי
And if thou utter
Strong's:
H5046
Word #:
2 of 10
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 #:
3 of 10
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
דְּבָרֵ֣נוּ
this our business
H1697
דְּבָרֵ֣נוּ
this our business
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
4 of 10
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
וְהָיִ֣ינוּ
H1961
וְהָיִ֣ינוּ
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
6 of 10
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
מִשְּׁבֻֽעָתֵ֖ךְ
of thine oath
H7621
מִשְּׁבֻֽעָתֵ֖ךְ
of thine oath
Strong's:
H7621
Word #:
8 of 10
properly, something sworn, i.e., an oath
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 condition 'if thou utter this our business' protects operational security. Rahab must maintain discretion for the agreement to remain valid.