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For she had given a friendly welcome to the spies. <a href="/esv/hebrews/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> By faith Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those who were disobedient, because she had given a friendly welcome to the spies. <a href="/bsb/hebrews/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies in peace, did not perish with those who were disobedient. <a href="/blb/hebrews/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> By faith Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those having disobeyed, having received the spies with peace. <a href="/kjv/hebrews/11.htm">King James Bible</a> By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace. <a href="/nkjv/hebrews/11.htm">New King James Version</a> By faith the harlot Rahab did not perish with those who did not believe, when she had received the spies with peace. <a href="/nasb_/hebrews/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> By faith the prostitute Rahab did not perish along with those who were disobedient, after she had welcomed the spies in peace. <a href="/nasb/hebrews/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> By faith Rahab the harlot did not perish along with those who were disobedient, after she had welcomed the spies in peace. <a href="/nasb77/hebrews/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> By faith Rahab the harlot did not perish along with those who were disobedient, after she had welcomed the spies in peace. <a href="/lsb/hebrews/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> By faith Rahab the harlot did not perish along with those who were disobedient, after welcoming the spies in peace. <a href="/amp/hebrews/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> By faith Rahab the prostitute was not destroyed along with those who were disobedient, because she had welcomed the spies [sent by the sons of Israel] in peace. <a href="/csb/hebrews/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> By faith Rahab the prostitute welcomed the spies in peace and didn’t perish with those who disobeyed. <a href="/hcsb/hebrews/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> By faith Rahab the prostitute received the spies in peace and didn&#8217t perish with those who disobeyed. <a href="/asv/hebrews/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> By faith Rahab the harlot perished not with them that were disobedient, having received the spies with peace. <a href="/cev/hebrews/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Rahab had been a prostitute, but she had faith and welcomed the spies. So she wasn't killed with the people who disobeyed. <a href="/erv/hebrews/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> By faith Rahab the harlot perished not with them that were disobedient, having received the spies with peace. <a href="/gwt/hebrews/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Faith led the prostitute Rahab to welcome the spies as friends. She was not killed with those who refused to obey God. <a href="/gnt/hebrews/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> It was faith that kept the prostitute Rahab from being killed with those who disobeyed God, for she gave the Israelite spies a friendly welcome. <a href="/isv/hebrews/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> By faith Rahab the prostitute did not die with those who were disobedient, because she had welcomed the spies with a greeting of peace. <a href="/msb/hebrews/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies in peace, did not perish with those who were disobedient. <a href="/net/hebrews/11.htm">NET Bible</a> By faith Rahab the prostitute escaped the destruction of the disobedient, because she welcomed the spies in peace. <a href="/nheb/hebrews/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> By faith, Rahab the prostitute, did not perish with those who were disobedient, having received the spies in peace. <a href="/wbt/hebrews/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, as she had received the spies with peace. <a href="/wey/hebrews/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Through faith the notorious sinner Rahab did not perish along with the disobedient, for she had welcomed the spies and had sheltered them. <a href="/web/hebrews/11.htm">World English Bible</a> By faith Rahab the prostitute didn’t perish with those who were disobedient, having received the spies in peace. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/hebrews/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> By faith Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those who disbelieved, having received the spies with peace. <a href="/blb/hebrews/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> By faith Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those having disobeyed, having received the spies with peace. <a href="/ylt/hebrews/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> by faith Rahab the harlot did not perish with those who disbelieved, having received the spies with peace. <a href="/slt/hebrews/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with the unbelieving, having received the spies with peace.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/hebrews/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> By faith Rahab the harlot perished not with the unbelievers, receiving the spies with peace. <a href="/cpdv/hebrews/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> By faith, Rahab, the harlot, did not perish with the unbelievers, after receiving the spies with peace. <a href="/nabre/hebrews/11.htm">New American Bible</a> By faith Rahab the harlot did not perish with the disobedient, for she had received the spies in peace. <a href="/nrsvce/hebrews/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> By faith Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those who were disobedient, because she had received the spies in peace.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/hebrews/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> By faith Rahab the harlot did not perish with those who were disobedient, for she had received the spies in peace. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/hebrews/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> By faith, Rahab the harlot did not perish with those who disobeyed, for she received the spies in peace.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/hebrews/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> By faith Rahab the harlot perished not with the disobedient, because she had received the spies with peace.<CM> <a href="/godbey/hebrews/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> By faith Rahab the harlot perished not with the unbelievers, having received the spies with peace. <a href="/haweis/hebrews/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> By faith Rahab the harlot perished not with those who were infidels, having received the spies in peace.<CM> <a href="/mace/hebrews/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a> by faith Rahab having given the spies a safe reception, escap'd being destroyed with unbelievers, tho' she had led a dissolute life. <a href="/wey/hebrews/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Through faith the notorious sinner Rahab did not perish along with the disobedient, for she had welcomed the spies and had sheltered them. <a href="/worrell/hebrews/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> By faith Rahab the harlot did not perish with those who disbelieved; having received the spies with peace. <a href="/worsley/hebrews/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> By faith Rahab the harlot perished not with the unbelievers, having received the spies with peace. <a href="/parallel/hebrews/11-31.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x-IAXXp5zcA?start=2375" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/hebrews/11.htm">The Faith of Many</a> 30By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days. 31<a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: Pistei (N-DFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">By faith</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4204.htm" title="4204: pornē (N-NFS) -- A prostitute; met: an idolatrous community. Feminine of pornos; a strumpet; figuratively, an idolater.">prostitute</a> <a href="/greek/4460.htm" title="4460: Rhaab (N-NFS) -- Rahab, a Canaanitess, who rescued the Hebrew spies at Jericho. Of Hebrew origin; Raab, a Canaanitess.">Rahab,</a> <a href="/greek/1209.htm" title="1209: dexamenē (V-APM-NFS) -- To take, receive, accept, welcome. Middle voice of a primary verb; to receive.">because she welcomed</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2685.htm" title="2685: kataskopous (N-AMP) -- A spy, scout. From kata and skopos; a reconnoiterer.">spies</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: met’ (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">in</a> <a href="/greek/1515.htm" title="1515: eirēnēs (N-GFS) -- Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity.">peace,</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/4881.htm" title="4881: synapōleto (V-AIM-3S) -- To perish along with. From sun and apollumi; to destroy in company with.">did not perish with</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">those who</a> <a href="/greek/544.htm" title="544: apeithēsasin (V-APA-DMP) -- To disobey, rebel, be disloyal, refuse conformity. From apeithes; to disbelieve.">were disobedient.</a> 32And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/joshua/2-1.htm">Joshua 2:1-21</a> Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim, saying, “Go, inspect the land, especially Jericho.” So they went and entered the house of a prostitute named Rahab and stayed there. / And it was reported to the king of Jericho: “Behold, some men of Israel have come here tonight to spy out the land.” / So the king of Jericho sent to Rahab and said, “Bring out the men who came to you and entered your house, for they have come to spy out the whole land.” ... <a href="/james/2-25.htm">James 2:25</a> 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? <a href="/joshua/6-22.htm">Joshua 6:22-25</a> Meanwhile, Joshua told the two men who had spied out the land, “Go into the house of the prostitute and bring out the woman and all who are with her, just as you promised her.” / So the young spies went in and brought out Rahab, her father and mother and brothers, and all who belonged to her. They brought out her whole family and settled them outside the camp of Israel. / Then the Israelites burned up the city and everything in it. However, they put the silver and gold and articles of bronze and iron into the treasury of the LORD’s house. ... <a href="/matthew/1-5.htm">Matthew 1:5</a> Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse, <a href="/joshua/2-9.htm">Joshua 2:9-11</a> and said to them, “I know that the LORD has given you this land and that the fear of you has fallen on us, so that all who dwell in the land are melting in fear of you. / For we have heard how the LORD dried up the waters of the Red Sea before you when you came out of Egypt, and what you did to Sihon and Og, the two kings of the Amorites across the Jordan, whom you devoted to destruction. / When we heard this, our hearts melted and everyone’s courage failed because of you, for the LORD your God is God in the heavens above and on the earth below. <a href="/joshua/2-4.htm">Joshua 2:4-6</a> But the woman had taken the two men and hidden them. So she said, “Yes, the men did come to me, but I did not know where they had come from. / At dusk, when the gate was about to close, the men went out, and I do not know which way they went. Pursue them quickly, and you may catch them!” / (But Rahab had taken them up to the roof and hidden them among the stalks of flax that she had laid out there.) <a href="/joshua/6-17.htm">Joshua 6:17</a> Now the city and everything in it must be devoted to the LORD for destruction. Only Rahab the prostitute and all those with her in her house will live, because she hid the spies we sent. <a href="/joshua/2-12.htm">Joshua 2:12-14</a> Now therefore, please swear to me by the LORD that you will indeed show kindness to my family, because I showed kindness to you. Give me a sure sign / that you will spare the lives of my father and mother, my brothers and sisters, and all who belong to them, and that you will deliver us from death.” / “Our lives for your lives!” the men agreed. “If you do not report our mission, we will show you kindness and faithfulness when the LORD gives us the land.” <a href="/joshua/2-18.htm">Joshua 2:18-21</a> 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. / If anyone goes out the door of your house into the street, his blood will be on his own head, and we will be innocent. But if a hand is laid on anyone with you in the house, his blood will be on our heads. / And if you report our mission, we will be released from the oath you made us swear.” ... <a href="/joshua/6-23.htm">Joshua 6:23</a> So the young spies went in and brought out Rahab, her father and mother and brothers, and all who belonged to her. They brought out her whole family and settled them outside the camp of Israel. <a href="/joshua/2-2.htm">Joshua 2:2-3</a> And it was reported to the king of Jericho: “Behold, some men of Israel have come here tonight to spy out the land.” / So the king of Jericho sent to Rahab and said, “Bring out the men who came to you and entered your house, for they have come to spy out the whole land.” <a href="/joshua/2-8.htm">Joshua 2:8</a> Before the spies lay down for the night, Rahab went up on the roof <a href="/joshua/2-15.htm">Joshua 2:15</a> Then Rahab let them down by a rope through the window, since the house where she lived was built into the wall of the city. <a href="/joshua/2-22.htm">Joshua 2:22-24</a> So the spies went out into the hill country and stayed there three days, until their pursuers had returned without finding them, having searched all along the road. / Then the two men started back, came down from the hill country, and crossed the river. So they came to Joshua son of Nun and reported all that had happened to them. / “The LORD has surely delivered the entire land into our hands,” they said to Joshua. “Indeed, all who dwell in the land are melting in fear of us.” <a href="/joshua/6-25.htm">Joshua 6:25</a> And Joshua spared Rahab the prostitute, with her father’s household and all who belonged to her, because she hid the men Joshua had sent to spy out Jericho. So she has lived among the Israelites to this day.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace.the harlot.<a href="/joshua/2-1.htm">Joshua 2:1-22</a> And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into an harlot's house, named Rahab, and lodged there… <a href="/joshua/6-22.htm">Joshua 6:22-25</a> But Joshua had said unto the two men that had spied out the country, Go into the harlot's house, and bring out thence the woman, and all that she hath, as ye sware unto her… <a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1,5</a> The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham… believed not.<a href="/hebrews/3-18.htm">Hebrews 3:18</a> And to whom sware he that they should not enter into his rest, but to them that believed not?<a href="/1_peter/2-8.htm">1 Peter 2:8</a> And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.<a href="/1_peter/3-20.htm">1 Peter 3:20</a> Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.she had.<a href="/joshua/1-1.htm">Joshua 1:1</a> Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying,<a href="/joshua/2-4.htm">Joshua 2:4</a> 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:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/4-3.htm">Believed</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-28.htm">Death</a> <a href="/acts/28-24.htm">Disbelieved</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-18.htm">Disobedient</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-30.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/romans/15-7.htm">Friendly</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-25.htm">God's</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-16.htm">Harlot</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-7.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-15.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/titus/1-6.htm">Loose</a> <a href="/philippians/1-13.htm">Notorious</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-23.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-2.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-39.htm">Perish</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-18.htm">Perished</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-16.htm">Prostitute</a> <a href="/matthew/1-5.htm">Rahab</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-29.htm">Received</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-1.htm">Sheltered</a> <a href="/titus/3-11.htm">Sinner</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-26.htm">Spies</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-12.htm">Unbelieving</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-17.htm">Welcomed</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/james/2-23.htm">Believed</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-35.htm">Death</a> <a href="/mark/16-11.htm">Disbelieved</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-7.htm">Disobedient</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-33.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/james/4-4.htm">Friendly</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-39.htm">God's</a> <a href="/james/2-25.htm">Harlot</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-2.htm">House</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-34.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-5.htm">Loose</a> <a href="/james/2-25.htm">Notorious</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-18.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-11.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-4.htm">Perish</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-6.htm">Perished</a> <a href="/james/2-25.htm">Prostitute</a> <a href="/james/2-25.htm">Rahab</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-33.htm">Received</a> <a href="/zephaniah/2-3.htm">Sheltered</a> <a href="/james/2-25.htm">Sinner</a> <a href="/james/2-25.htm">Spies</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-7.htm">Unbelieving</a> <a href="/james/2-25.htm">Welcomed</a><div class="vheading2">Hebrews 11</div>1. <a href="/hebrews/11-1.htm">What faith is.</a> 6. <a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Without faith we cannot please God.</a> 7. <a href="/hebrews/11-7.htm">The examples of faithfulness in the fathers of old time.</a> </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'; 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Her inclusion in the "Hall of Faith" underscores the transformative power of faith, regardless of one's past. Rahab's story is found in <a href="/joshua/2.htm">Joshua 2</a>, where she hides Israelite spies. Her faith is remarkable because she believed in the God of Israel despite her background and the pagan culture of Jericho. This demonstrates that faith is accessible to all, regardless of past sins or societal status. Rahab's faith is also a precursor to the inclusion of Gentiles in God's plan, as seen in the New Testament.because she welcomed the spies in peace Rahab's actions in welcoming the spies were a demonstration of her faith. She risked her life by hiding them and lying to the king's men, showing her allegiance to the God of Israel over her own people. This act of hospitality and protection was a tangible expression of her belief in God's power and promises. Her peaceful reception of the spies contrasts with the hostility of the rest of Jericho, highlighting her unique faith. This act is reminiscent of the biblical theme of hospitality, seen in stories like Abraham welcoming the angels in <a href="/genesis/18.htm">Genesis 18</a>.did not perish with those who were disobedient Rahab's faith led to her salvation, both physically and spiritually. While the rest of Jericho perished due to their disobedience and unbelief, Rahab and her family were spared. This mirrors the biblical principle that faith leads to life, while disobedience leads to destruction. Her deliverance is a type of salvation offered through Jesus Christ, where faith in Him saves from eternal judgment. Rahab's story is a foreshadowing of the redemption available to all who believe, regardless of their past.with those who were disobedient The people of Jericho were disobedient because they did not heed the warnings of God's impending judgment. Their destruction serves as a warning of the consequences of unbelief and rebellion against God. In contrast, Rahab's faith set her apart from her fellow citizens, illustrating the biblical theme that faith, not heritage or nationality, is what aligns one with God's people. This distinction between the obedient and disobedient is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, emphasizing the importance of faith and obedience to God's word.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/r/rahab.htm">Rahab</a> A Canaanite woman living in Jericho, known for her occupation as a prostitute. Despite her background, she is commended for her faith and actions in aiding the Israelite spies. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_spies.htm">The Spies</a> Two Israelite men sent by Joshua to scout the city of Jericho. Rahab's protection of these men was a pivotal act of faith. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jericho.htm">Jericho</a> A fortified city in Canaan, significant for its conquest by the Israelites as they entered the Promised Land. Rahab's home was located on the city wall. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a> God's chosen people, led by Joshua at this time, who were on a mission to conquer the Promised Land as instructed by God. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_disobedient.htm">The Disobedient</a> Refers to the inhabitants of Jericho who did not believe in the God of Israel and perished when the city was destroyed.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_transcends_background.htm">Faith Transcends Background</a> Rahab's account illustrates that faith in God can transform any life, regardless of past sins or societal status. <a href="/topical/f/faith_requires_action.htm">Faith Requires Action</a> Rahab's faith was not passive; it was demonstrated through her courageous actions in hiding the spies and aligning with God's people. <a href="/topical/g/god's_grace_and_redemption.htm">God's Grace and Redemption</a> Rahab's inclusion in the lineage of Jesus highlights God's grace and the redemptive power available to all who believe. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_faith.htm">Courage in Faith</a> Rahab's decision to protect the spies was risky and required great courage, showing that true faith often involves stepping out of one's comfort zone. <a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_faith_on_future_generations.htm">The Impact of Faith on Future Generations</a> Rahab's faith not only saved her but also had a lasting impact, as seen in her place in the genealogy of Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_hebrews_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Hebrews 11</a> <a href="/q/why_is_rahab_saved_by_faith_and_works.htm">Why does Hebrews 11:31 say Rahab was saved "by faith," while James 2:25 says she was saved by her "works"?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_rahab's_lie_rewarded_in_joshua_2.htm">Why does God seemingly reward Rahab’s lie in Joshua 2:4–7 despite prohibitions against bearing false witness elsewhere? </a> <a href="/q/why_was_rahab_spared_in_joshua_6_25.htm">If God’s command was to destroy everything, why was Rahab alone spared, and does this imply inconsistency (Joshua 6:25)?</a> <a href="/q/does_the_bible_support_lesser_evil.htm">Is choosing the lesser evil supported by the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/hebrews/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(31) That believed not.--Bather, that were disobedient (see <a href="/hebrews/3-18.htm" title="And to whom swore he that they should not enter into his rest, but to them that believed not?">Hebrews 3:18</a>; <a href="/hebrews/4-6.htm" title="Seeing therefore it remains that some must enter therein, and they to whom it was first preached entered not in because of unbelief:">Hebrews 4:6</a>; <a href="/hebrews/4-11.htm" title="Let us labor therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.">Hebrews 4:11</a>). To her and to her countrymen alike had come the knowledge of what the Lord had done for Israel (<a href="/joshua/2-10.htm" title="For we have heard how the LORD dried up the water of the Red sea for you, when you came out of Egypt; and what you did to the two kings of the Amorites, that were on the other side Jordan, Sihon and Og, whom you utterly destroyed.">Joshua 2:10</a>). She recognised from these signs, and acknowledged, the supremacy of Jehovah (<a href="/hebrews/11-11.htm" title="Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised.">Hebrews 11:11</a>), and she cast in her lot with His servants; the men of Jericho continued in their disobedience, and perished (<a href="/joshua/6-21.htm" title="And they utterly destroyed all that was in the city, both man and woman, young and old, and ox, and sheep, and ass, with the edge of the sword.">Joshua 6:21</a>). Through faith, therefore, a despised heathen woman became united with the people of God. With such an example these more detailed histories may fitly close. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/hebrews/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 31.- By faith Rahab the harlot perished not with them that were disobedient, when she had received the spies with peace. Rahab is instanced also by St. James (<a href="/james/2-25.htm">James 2:25</a>) as having sh <a href="/commentaries/hebrews/11-31.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>By faith Πίστει (Pistei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. prostitute πόρνη (pornē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4204.htm">Strong's 4204: </a> A prostitute; met: an idolatrous community. Feminine of pornos; a strumpet; figuratively, an idolater. Rahab, Ῥαὰβ (Rhaab) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4460.htm">Strong's 4460: </a> Rahab, a Canaanitess, who rescued the Hebrew spies at Jericho. Of Hebrew origin; Raab, a Canaanitess. because she welcomed δεξαμένη (dexamenē) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1209.htm">Strong's 1209: </a> To take, receive, accept, welcome. Middle voice of a primary verb; to receive. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. spies κατασκόπους (kataskopous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2685.htm">Strong's 2685: </a> A spy, scout. From kata and skopos; a reconnoiterer. in μετ’ (met’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. peace, εἰρήνης (eirēnēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1515.htm">Strong's 1515: </a> Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity. did not perish with συναπώλετο (synapōleto) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4881.htm">Strong's 4881: </a> To perish along with. From sun and apollumi; to destroy in company with. those who τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. were disobedient. ἀπειθήσασιν (apeithēsasin) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_544.htm">Strong's 544: </a> To disobey, rebel, be disloyal, refuse conformity. From apeithes; to disbelieve. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/hebrews/11-31.htm">Hebrews 11:31 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/hebrews/11-31.htm">Hebrews 11:31 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/hebrews/11-31.htm">Hebrews 11:31 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/hebrews/11-31.htm">Hebrews 11:31 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/hebrews/11-31.htm">Hebrews 11:31 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/hebrews/11-31.htm">Hebrews 11:31 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/hebrews/11-31.htm">Hebrews 11:31 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/hebrews/11-31.htm">Hebrews 11:31 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/hebrews/11-31.htm">Hebrews 11:31 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/hebrews/11-31.htm">Hebrews 11:31 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-31.htm">NT Letters: Hebrews 11:31 By faith Rahab the prostitute didn't perish (Heb. He. 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