Joshua 2:21
And she said, According unto your words, so be it. And she sent them away, and they departed: and she bound the scarlet line in the window.
Original Language Analysis
כְּדִבְרֵיכֶ֣ם
According unto your words
H1697
כְּדִבְרֵיכֶ֣ם
According unto your words
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
2 of 11
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
כֶּן
H3651
כֶּן
Strong's:
H3651
Word #:
3 of 11
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
ה֔וּא
H1931
ה֔וּא
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
4 of 11
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
וַֽתְּשַׁלְּחֵ֖ם
so be it And she sent them away
H7971
וַֽתְּשַׁלְּחֵ֖ם
so be it And she sent them away
Strong's:
H7971
Word #:
5 of 11
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
וַיֵּלֵ֑כוּ
H1980
וַיֵּלֵ֑כוּ
Strong's:
H1980
Word #:
6 of 11
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
וַתִּקְשֹׁ֛ר
and she bound
H7194
וַתִּקְשֹׁ֛ר
and she bound
Strong's:
H7194
Word #:
7 of 11
to tie, physically (gird, confine, compact) or mentally (in love, league)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
8 of 11
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
תִּקְוַ֥ת
line
H8615
תִּקְוַ֥ת
line
Strong's:
H8615
Word #:
9 of 11
literally a cord (as an attachment); figuratively, expectancy
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 immediate compliance 'she bound the scarlet line in the window' demonstrates obedient faith. She acted immediately on instruction, maintaining visible covenant sign.