Joshua 2:5
And it came to pass about the time of shutting of the gate, when it was dark, that the men went out: whither the men went I wot not: pursue after them quickly; for ye shall overtake them.
Original Language Analysis
וַיְהִ֨י
H1961
וַיְהִ֨י
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
1 of 16
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
לִסְגּ֗וֹר
And it came to pass about the time of shutting
H5462
לִסְגּ֗וֹר
And it came to pass about the time of shutting
Strong's:
H5462
Word #:
3 of 16
to shut up; figuratively, to surrender
בַּחֹ֙שֶׁךְ֙
when it was dark
H2822
בַּחֹ֙שֶׁךְ֙
when it was dark
Strong's:
H2822
Word #:
4 of 16
the dark; hence (literally) darkness; figuratively, misery, destruction, death, ignorance, sorrow, wickedness
וְהָֽאֲנָשִׁ֣ים
H376
וְהָֽאֲנָשִׁ֣ים
Strong's:
H376
Word #:
5 of 16
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)
יָצָ֔אוּ
went out
H3318
יָצָ֔אוּ
went out
Strong's:
H3318
Word #:
6 of 16
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
לֹ֣א
H3808
לֹ֣א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
7 of 16
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
יָדַ֔עְתִּי
I wot
H3045
יָדַ֔עְתִּי
I wot
Strong's:
H3045
Word #:
8 of 16
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
אָ֥נָה
H575
הָֽלְכ֖וּ
went
H1980
הָֽלְכ֖וּ
went
Strong's:
H1980
Word #:
10 of 16
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
הָֽאֲנָשִׁ֑ים
H376
הָֽאֲנָשִׁ֑ים
Strong's:
H376
Word #:
11 of 16
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)
רִדְפ֥וּ
not pursue
H7291
רִדְפ֥וּ
not pursue
Strong's:
H7291
Word #:
12 of 16
to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
מַהֵ֛ר
them quickly
H4118
מַהֵ֛ר
them quickly
Strong's:
H4118
Word #:
13 of 16
properly, hurrying; hence (adverbially) in a hurry
אַֽחֲרֵיהֶ֖ם
after
H310
אַֽחֲרֵיהֶ֖ם
after
Strong's:
H310
Word #:
14 of 16
properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
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 direction of pursuers away from the spies demonstrates active protection beyond mere passive hiding. Faith often requires courageous action, not simply withholding information.