Joshua 2:7
And the men pursued after them the way to Jordan unto the fords: and as soon as they which pursued after them were gone out, they shut the gate.
Original Language Analysis
וְהָֽאֲנָשִׁ֗ים
H376
וְהָֽאֲנָשִׁ֗ים
Strong's:
H376
Word #:
1 of 14
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)
הָרֹֽדְפִ֖ים
and as soon as they which pursued
H7291
הָרֹֽדְפִ֖ים
and as soon as they which pursued
Strong's:
H7291
Word #:
2 of 14
to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
אַֽחֲרֵיהֶֽם׃
after
H310
אַֽחֲרֵיהֶֽם׃
after
Strong's:
H310
Word #:
3 of 14
properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
דֶּ֣רֶךְ
them the way
H1870
דֶּ֣רֶךְ
them the way
Strong's:
H1870
Word #:
4 of 14
a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
עַ֖ל
H5921
עַ֖ל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
6 of 14
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
הַֽמַּעְבְּר֑וֹת
unto the fords
H4569
הַֽמַּעְבְּר֑וֹת
unto the fords
Strong's:
H4569
Word #:
7 of 14
a crossing-place (of a river, a ford; of a mountain, a pass); abstractly, a transit, i.e., (figuratively) overwhelming
אַֽחֲרֵיהֶֽם׃
after
H310
אַֽחֲרֵיהֶֽם׃
after
Strong's:
H310
Word #:
10 of 14
properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֛ר
H834
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֛ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
11 of 14
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
יָֽצְא֥וּ
them were gone out
H3318
יָֽצְא֥וּ
them were gone out
Strong's:
H3318
Word #:
12 of 14
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
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 pursuers' search at the fords while spies hid demonstrates God's providence in protecting His servants. Divine orchestration coordinates circumstances for His purposes.