Joshua 2:24
And they said unto Joshua, Truly the LORD hath delivered into our hands all the land; for even all the inhabitants of the country do faint because of us.
Original Language Analysis
כִּֽי
Truly
H3588
כִּֽי
Truly
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
4 of 16
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
נָתַ֧ן
hath delivered
H5414
נָתַ֧ן
hath delivered
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
5 of 16
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
יְהוָ֛ה
the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֛ה
the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
6 of 16
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
בְּיָדֵ֖נוּ
into our hands
H3027
בְּיָדֵ֖נוּ
into our hands
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
7 of 16
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
8 of 16
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 #:
9 of 16
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
וְגַם
H1571
וְגַם
Strong's:
H1571
Word #:
11 of 16
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
נָמֹ֛גוּ
do faint
H4127
נָמֹ֛גוּ
do faint
Strong's:
H4127
Word #:
12 of 16
to melt, i.e., literally (to soften, flow down, disappear), or figuratively (to fear, faint)
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
13 of 16
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
יֹֽשְׁבֵ֥י
for even all the inhabitants
H3427
יֹֽשְׁבֵ֥י
for even all the inhabitants
Strong's:
H3427
Word #:
14 of 16
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
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' confident report 'Truly the LORD hath delivered into our hands all the land' demonstrates faith strengthened by witnessing God's work through Rahab.