Joshua 2:4
And the woman took the two men, and hid them, and said thus, There came men unto me, but I wist not whence they were:
Original Language Analysis
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
3 of 15
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הָֽאֲנָשִׁ֖ים
H376
הָֽאֲנָשִׁ֖ים
Strong's:
H376
Word #:
5 of 15
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)
וַֽתִּצְפְּנ֑וֹ
and hid
H6845
וַֽתִּצְפְּנ֑וֹ
and hid
Strong's:
H6845
Word #:
6 of 15
to hide (by covering over); by implication, to hoard or reserve; figuratively to deny; specifically (favorably) to protect, (unfavorably) to lurk
כֵּ֗ן
H3651
כֵּ֗ן
Strong's:
H3651
Word #:
8 of 15
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
בָּ֤אוּ
thus There came
H935
בָּ֤אוּ
thus There came
Strong's:
H935
Word #:
9 of 15
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
הָֽאֲנָשִׁ֔ים
H376
הָֽאֲנָשִׁ֔ים
Strong's:
H376
Word #:
11 of 15
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)
וְלֹ֥א
H3808
וְלֹ֥א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
12 of 15
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
יָדַ֖עְתִּי
unto me but I wist
H3045
יָדַ֖עְתִּי
unto me but I wist
Strong's:
H3045
Word #:
13 of 15
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
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 deception to protect the spies raises ethical questions about lying to evil authorities. Some view her faith as praiseworthy despite flawed methods; others see justified deception when protecting innocent from evil.