Joshua 2:14 Meaning and Explanation
“And the men answered her, Our life for yours, if ye utter not this our business. And it shall be, when the LORD hath given us the land, that we will deal kindly and truly with thee.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The spies pledge their own lives for Rahab's and promise to deal kindly and truly with her when the LORD gives them the land.
What Does Joshua 2:14 Mean?
The men answer Rahab's request with a solemn pledge: their own lives for hers, provided she keeps their mission secret. They promise that when the LORD gives them the land, they will deal with her in kindness and truth. The covenant is sealed between them.
Their words, kindly and truly, join steadfast love with faithfulness, the very pairing used to describe God's own character. Rahab's trust is not misplaced; it is met with a binding promise. When we entrust ourselves to the Lord and to His people, we are met by a faithfulness that keeps its word. The God who promises also performs.
Joshua 2:14 in the Original Language
emeth (אֱמֶת), 'truly' -- firmness, faithfulness, reliability; what can be leaned upon.
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What does Joshua 2:14 mean?
The spies pledge their own lives for Rahab's and promise to deal kindly and truly with her when the LORD gives them the land.