Joshua 2:3
And the king of Jericho sent unto Rahab, saying, Bring forth the men that are come to thee, which are entered into thine house: for they be come to search out all the country.
Original Language Analysis
וַיִּשְׁלַח֙
sent
H7971
וַיִּשְׁלַח֙
sent
Strong's:
H7971
Word #:
1 of 19
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
ה֠וֹצִיאִי
Bring forth
H3318
ה֠וֹצִיאִי
Bring forth
Strong's:
H3318
Word #:
7 of 19
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
הָֽאֲנָשִׁ֨ים
H376
הָֽאֲנָשִׁ֨ים
Strong's:
H376
Word #:
8 of 19
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)
בָּֽאוּ׃
for they be come
H935
בָּֽאוּ׃
for they be come
Strong's:
H935
Word #:
9 of 19
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
אֵלַ֙יִךְ֙
H413
אֲשֶׁר
H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
11 of 19
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
בָּֽאוּ׃
for they be come
H935
בָּֽאוּ׃
for they be come
Strong's:
H935
Word #:
12 of 19
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
לְבֵיתֵ֔ךְ
into thine house
H1004
לְבֵיתֵ֔ךְ
into thine house
Strong's:
H1004
Word #:
13 of 19
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
כִּ֛י
H3588
כִּ֛י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
14 of 19
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
לַחְפֹּ֥ר
to search out
H2658
לַחְפֹּ֥ר
to search out
Strong's:
H2658
Word #:
15 of 19
properly, to pry into; by implication, to delve, to explore
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
16 of 19
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 #:
17 of 19
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
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 king's demand that Rahab bring out the spies demonstrates government investigation of suspected espionage. Her refusal to comply shows civil disobedience when earthly authority conflicts with divine kingdom loyalty.