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Joshua 2:17 The men said to her, "We will not be bound by this oath you made us swear
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href="/bsb/joshua/2.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter"> (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/joshua/2.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Now the men had said to her, “This oath you made us swear will not be binding on us<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/joshua/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Before they left, the men told her, “We will be bound by the oath we have taken only if you follow these instructions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/joshua/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The men said to her, “We will be guiltless with respect to this oath of yours that you have made us swear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/joshua/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The men said to her, “We will not be bound by this oath you made us swear<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/joshua/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the men said unto her, We <i>will be</i> blameless of this thine oath which thou hast made us swear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joshua/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So the men said to her: “We <i>will be</i> blameless of this oath of yours which you have made us swear,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the men said to her, “We <i>shall be</i> exempt from this oath to you which you have made us swear,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The men said to her, “We shall be free from this oath to you which you have made us swear,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the men said to her, “We <i>shall be</i> free from this oath to you which you have made us swear,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the men said to her, “We <i>shall be</i> free from this oath to you which you have made us swear,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The men said to her, “We <i>shall be</i> blameless <i>and</i> free from this oath which you have made us swear,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The men said to her, “We will be free from this oath you made us swear,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The men said to her, “We will be free from this oath you made us swear, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joshua/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the men said unto her, We will be guiltless of this thine oath which thou hast made us to swear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joshua/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the men said unto her, We will be guiltless of this thine oath which thou hast made us to swear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The men told her, "We will be free from the oath which you made us swear, [if you tell anyone what we're doing here].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The men said to her, "We will keep the promise that you have made us give. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The men replied, "We'll be free from our commitment to you to which you've obligated us <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The men said to her, ?We will not be bound by this oath you made us swear<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The men said to her, "We are not bound by this oath you made us swear unless the following conditions are met:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The men said to her, "We will be guiltless of this your oath which you have made us to swear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the men said to her, We will be blameless of this thy oath which thou hast made us swear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The men said to her, “We will be guiltless of this your oath which you’ve made us to swear. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the men say to her, “We are acquitted of this, your oath, which you have caused us to swear:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the men say unto her, 'We are acquitted of this thine oath which thou hast caused us to swear:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the men will say to her, We are free from this thine oath which thou caused us to swear.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they said to her: We shall be blameless of this oath, which thou hast made us swear: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And they said to her: “We shall be innocent of this oath, to which you have sworn us,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />They answered her, “We are free of this oath that you made us take, unless,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The men said to her, “We will be released from this oath that you have made us swear to you<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the men said to her, We will be blameless of this oath which you have made us swear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the men said to her: “We are pure in this oath which you have made us swear<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the men said unto her: 'We will be guiltless of this thine oath which thou hast made us to swear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the men said to her, We are clear of this thy oath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/2-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p91zXIGB0Rk?start=367" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/joshua/2.htm">The Promise to Rahab</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">16</span>“Go to the hill country,” she said, “so that your pursuers will not find you. Hide yourselves there for three days until they have returned; then go on your way.” <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: hā·’ă·nā·šîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">The men</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·le·hā (Prep:: 3fs) -- To, into, towards. ">to her,</a> <a href="/hebrew/587.htm" title="587: ’ă·naḥ·nū (Pro-1cp) -- We. Apparently from 'anokiy; we.">“We</a> <a href="/hebrew/5355.htm" title="5355: nə·qî·yim (Adj-mp) -- Clean, free from, exempt. Or naqiyi,; from naqah; innocent.">will not be bound</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">by this</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7621.htm" title="7621: miš·šə·ḇu·‘ā·ṯêḵ (Prep-m:: N-fsc:: 2fs) -- An oath, curse. Feminine passive participle of shaba'; properly, something sworn, i.e. An oath.">oath</a> <a href="/hebrew/7650.htm" title="7650: hiš·ba‘·tā·nū (V-Hifil-Perf-2fs:: 1cp) -- A primitive root; propr. To be complete, but used only as a denominative from sheba'; to seven oneself, i.e. Swear.">you made us swear</a> </span><span class="reftext">18</span>unless, when we enter the land, you have tied this scarlet cord in the window through which you let us down, and unless you have brought your father and mother and brothers and all your family into your house.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/12-13.htm">Exodus 12:13</a></span><br />The blood on the houses where you are staying will be a sign; when I see the blood, I will pass over you. No plague will fall on you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-31.htm">Hebrews 11:31</a></span><br />By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies in peace, did not perish with those who were disobedient.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-25.htm">James 2:25</a></span><br />In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute justified by her actions when she welcomed the spies and sent them off on another route?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/14-4.htm">Leviticus 14:4-7</a></span><br />the priest shall order that two live clean birds, cedar wood, scarlet yarn, and hyssop be brought for the one to be cleansed. / Then the priest shall command that one of the birds be slaughtered over fresh water in a clay pot. / And he is to take the live bird together with the cedar wood, scarlet yarn, and hyssop, and dip them into the blood of the bird that was slaughtered over the fresh water. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-5.htm">Matthew 1:5</a></span><br />Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-18.htm">1 Peter 1:18-19</a></span><br />For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers, / but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-18.htm">Isaiah 1:18</a></span><br />“Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/3-25.htm">Romans 3:25</a></span><br />God presented Him as an atoning sacrifice in His blood through faith, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/5-7.htm">1 Corinthians 5:7</a></span><br />Get rid of the old leaven, that you may be a new unleavened batch, as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/7-14.htm">Revelation 7:14</a></span><br />“Sir,” I answered, “you know.” So he replied, “These are the ones who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/38-18.htm">Genesis 38:18</a></span><br />“What pledge should I give you?” he asked. She answered, “Your seal and your cord, and the staff in your hand.” So he gave them to her and slept with her, and she became pregnant by him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-31.htm">Acts 16:31</a></span><br />They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-44.htm">1 Samuel 14:44-45</a></span><br />And Saul declared, “May God punish me, and ever so severely, if you, Jonathan, do not surely die!” / But the people said to Saul, “Must Jonathan die—he who accomplished such a great deliverance for Israel? Never! As surely as the LORD lives, not a hair of his head will fall to the ground, for with God’s help he has accomplished this today.” So the people rescued Jonathan, and he did not die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-7.htm">Ephesians 1:7</a></span><br />In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-20.htm">Colossians 1:20</a></span><br />and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through the blood of His cross.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the men said to her, We will be blameless of this your oath which you have made us swear.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/2-20.htm">Joshua 2:20</a></b></br> And if thou utter this our business, then we will be quit of thine oath which thou hast made us to swear.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/24-3.htm">Genesis 24:3-8</a></b></br> And I will make thee swear by the LORD, the God of heaven, and the God of the earth, that thou shalt not take a wife unto my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/20-7.htm">Exodus 20:7</a></b></br> Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/32-22.htm">Acquitted</a> <a href="/numbers/30-13.htm">Binding</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/18-13.htm">Blameless</a> <a href="/joshua/2-6.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/joshua/2-12.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/exodus/21-28.htm">Quit</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-50.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-25.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/joshua/2-12.htm">Swear</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/2-20.htm">Acquitted</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-38.htm">Binding</a> <a href="/judges/15-3.htm">Blameless</a> <a href="/joshua/2-20.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/joshua/2-20.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/joshua/2-20.htm">Quit</a> <a href="/joshua/2-20.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/joshua/2-19.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/joshua/2-20.htm">Swear</a><div class="vheading2">Joshua 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/2-1.htm">Rahab receives and conceals the two spies sent from Shittim</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/2-8.htm">The covenant between her and them</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/joshua/2-23.htm">Their return and description of events</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/joshua/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/joshua/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/joshua/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The men said to her</b><br>This phrase refers to the two Israelite spies sent by Joshua to scout the city of Jericho. The men are speaking to Rahab, a Canaanite woman who has provided them shelter. This interaction highlights the role of Rahab, who is later mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus (<a href="/matthew/1-5.htm">Matthew 1:5</a>) and praised for her faith in <a href="/hebrews/11-31.htm">Hebrews 11:31</a>. Her inclusion in the biblical narrative underscores the theme of God's grace extending beyond Israel to Gentiles.<p><b>We will not be bound by this oath</b><br>The spies are addressing the conditions under which they will honor the agreement made with Rahab. In the ancient Near Eastern context, oaths were solemn promises often invoking divine witnesses. The seriousness of oaths is emphasized throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/numbers/30-2.htm">Numbers 30:2</a>, where it is stated that a man must not break his word. The spies' statement indicates that there are specific conditions that must be met for the oath to remain valid.<p><b>you made us swear</b><br>Rahab had requested an oath for the safety of her family in exchange for her assistance. This reflects the cultural practice of seeking covenants for protection and mutual benefit. The phrase also highlights Rahab's initiative and negotiation skills, which were crucial for her family's survival. The concept of swearing an oath is significant in biblical narratives, as seen in <a href="/genesis/21-23.htm">Genesis 21:23-24</a>, where Abraham swears an oath to Abimelech. This underscores the importance of faithfulness and integrity in agreements.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_spies.htm">The Spies</a></b><br>Two Israelite men sent by Joshua to scout the land of Jericho. They are central figures in this account, tasked with gathering intelligence and making a covenant with Rahab.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/r/rahab.htm">Rahab</a></b><br>A Canaanite woman living in Jericho who provides shelter to the spies. Her faith and actions play a crucial role in the Israelites' conquest of Jericho.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jericho.htm">Jericho</a></b><br>A fortified city in Canaan, significant as the first major conquest for the Israelites as they enter the Promised Land.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_oath.htm">The Oath</a></b><br>A solemn promise made between the spies and Rahab, ensuring her and her family's safety in exchange for her assistance.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_scarlet_cord.htm">The Scarlet Cord</a></b><br>Although not mentioned in this specific verse, it is a key element in the agreement, symbolizing Rahab's faith and the spies' promise.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_faith_and_works.htm">The Importance of Faith and Works</a></b><br>Rahab's account exemplifies how faith must be accompanied by action. Her belief in the God of Israel led her to take risks, demonstrating that true faith often requires bold steps.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_inclusion.htm">God's Sovereignty and Inclusion</a></b><br>Rahab, a non-Israelite, is included in God's plan, showing that His grace extends beyond ethnic and cultural boundaries. This teaches us about the inclusivity of God's kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_a_promise.htm">The Power of a Promise</a></b><br>The oath between Rahab and the spies underscores the seriousness of promises and covenants. As believers, we are called to be people of our word, reflecting God's faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_scarlet_cord.htm">Symbolism of the Scarlet Cord</a></b><br>The cord is a powerful symbol of salvation and protection, reminding us of the blood of Christ, which secures our redemption.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_danger.htm">Courage in the Face of Danger</a></b><br>Rahab's courage in hiding the spies and negotiating for her family's safety is a testament to the strength that faith can provide in perilous situations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_joshua_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Joshua 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_the_pledge_align_with_god.htm">How does the Pledge align with allegiance to God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_records_confirm_shiloh's_priesthood.htm">1 Samuel 2:12-17 describes corrupt priests at Shiloh--do archaeological records confirm such a worship center and priesthood as depicted?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_nehemiah_use_force_in_13_25.htm">Why does Nehemiah resort to physical force (Nehemiah 13:25) to enforce marriage laws, and doesn't this contradict other scriptures urging gentleness and compassion?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_ezekiel_17_12-15_conflict_with_2_kings.htm">Does Ezekiel 17:12-15's account of Zedekiah's rebellion against Babylon conflict with the historical timeline recorded in 2 Kings 24-25?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/joshua/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">We will be blameless.</span> Perhaps "we <span class="accented">would be</span> blameless," and therefore we make the conditions which follow. Something must be supplied to fill up the sense. The most ordinary rule would be to translate "we <span class="accented">are</span> blameless," <span class="accented">i.e.</span>, by making these conditions. But the former yields a better sense. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/2-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The men</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֲנָשִׁ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ă·nā·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">said</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּאמְר֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mə·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to her,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵלֶ֖יהָ</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·le·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“We</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲנַ֔חְנוּ</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·naḥ·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_587.htm">Strong's 587: </a> </span><span class="str2">We</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will not be bound</span><br /><span class="heb">נְקִיִּ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(nə·qî·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5355.htm">Strong's 5355: </a> </span><span class="str2">Clean, free from, exempt</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by this</span><br /><span class="heb">הַזֶּ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(haz·zeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Pronoun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> </span><span class="str2">This, that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">oath</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְּׁבֻעָתֵ֥ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(miš·šə·ḇu·‘ā·ṯêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7621.htm">Strong's 7621: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something sworn, an oath</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you made us swear</span><br /><span class="heb">הִשְׁבַּעְתָּֽנוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(hiš·ba‘·tā·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - second person feminine singular | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7650.htm">Strong's 7650: </a> </span><span class="str2">To seven oneself, swear</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/2-17.htm">Joshua 2:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/2-17.htm">Joshua 2:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/2-17.htm">Joshua 2:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/2-17.htm">Joshua 2:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/2-17.htm">Joshua 2:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/2-17.htm">Joshua 2:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/2-17.htm">Joshua 2:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/2-17.htm">Joshua 2:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/2-17.htm">Joshua 2:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/2-17.htm">Joshua 2:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/2-17.htm">OT History: Joshua 2:17 The men said to her We will (Josh. 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