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She was shown to be right with God by her actions when she hid those messengers and sent them safely away by a different road. <a href="/esv/james/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> And in the same way was not also Rahab the prostitute justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out by another way? <a href="/bsb/james/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="/blb/james/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And likewise was not Rahab the prostitute also justified by works, having received the messengers and having sent them forth by another way? <a href="/kjv/james/2.htm">King James Bible</a> Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way? <a href="/nkjv/james/2.htm">New King James Version</a> Likewise, was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out another way? <a href="/nasb_/james/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> In the same way, was Rahab the prostitute not justified by works also when she received the messengers and sent them out by another way? <a href="/nasb/james/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> In the same way, was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out by another way? <a href="/nasb77/james/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And in the same way was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works, when she received the messengers and sent them out by another way? <a href="/lsb/james/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And in the same way, was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out by another way? <a href="/amp/james/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> In the same way, was Rahab the prostitute not justified by works too, when she received the [Hebrew] spies as guests and protected them, and sent them away [to escape] by a different route? <a href="/csb/james/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> In the same way, wasn’t Rahab the prostitute also justified by works in receiving the messengers and sending them out by a different route? <a href="/hcsb/james/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And in the same way, wasn&#8217t Rahab the prostitute also justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out by a different route? <a href="/asv/james/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> And in like manner was not also Rahab the harlot justified by works, in that she received the messengers, and sent them out another way? <a href="/cev/james/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> For example, Rahab had been a prostitute. But she pleased God when she welcomed the spies and sent them home by another way. <a href="/erv/james/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> And in like manner was not also Rahab the harlot justified by works, in that she received the messengers, and sent them out another way? <a href="/gwt/james/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The same is true of the prostitute Rahab who welcomed the spies and sent them away on another road. She received God's approval because of what she did. <a href="/gnt/james/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> It was the same with the prostitute Rahab. She was put right with God through her actions, by welcoming the Israelite spies and helping them to escape by a different road. <a href="/isv/james/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> Likewise, Rahab the prostitute was justified through actions when she welcomed the messengers and sent them away on a different road, wasn't she? <a href="/msb/james/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="/net/james/2.htm">NET Bible</a> And similarly, was not Rahab the prostitute also justified by works when she welcomed the messengers and sent them out by another way? <a href="/nheb/james/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> In like manner was not Rahab the prostitute also justified by works, in that she received the messengers, and sent them out another way? <a href="/wbt/james/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way? <a href="/wey/james/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> In the same way also was not the notorious sinner Rahab declared to be righteous because of her actions when she welcomed the spies and hurriedly helped them to escape another way? <a href="/web/james/2.htm">World English Bible</a> In the same way, wasn’t Rahab the prostitute also justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out another way? <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/james/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and in like manner also Rahab the prostitute—was she not considered righteous out of works, having received the messengers, and having sent [them] forth by another way? <a href="/blb/james/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And likewise was not Rahab the prostitute also justified by works, having received the messengers and having sent them forth by another way? <a href="/ylt/james/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and in like manner also Rahab the harlot -- was she not out of works declared righteous, having received the messengers, and by another way having sent forth? <a href="/slt/james/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And likewise also was not Rehab the harlot justified by works, having received the messengers, and cast out by another way?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/james/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And in like manner also Rahab the harlot, was not she justified by works, receiving the messengers, and sending them out another way? <a href="/cpdv/james/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Similarly also, Rahab, the harlot, was she not justified by works, by receiving the messengers and sending them out through another way? <a href="/nabre/james/2.htm">New American Bible</a> And in the same way, was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works when she welcomed the messengers and sent them out by a different route? <a href="/nrsvce/james/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Likewise, was not Rahab the prostitute also justified by works when she welcomed the messengers and sent them out by another road?<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/james/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot, justified by works, when she welcomed the spies, and sent them out another way? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/james/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> In this way also, was not Rahab the harlot justified by works when she received the scouts and sent them out by another way?<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/james/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Likewise, was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and sent them out another way? <a href="/godbey/james/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, having received the spies, and sent them out by another way? <a href="/haweis/james/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But was not Rahab the harlot in like manner justified by works, when she entertained the messengers, and sent them away by a different road? <a href="/mace/james/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> was it not likewise for her actions, that Rahab, formerly a loose liver, was accounted as just, for having entertain'd the messengers of Joshuah, and dismiss'd them the securest way? <a href="/wey/james/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> In the same way also was not the notorious sinner Rahab declared to be righteous because of her actions when she welcomed the spies and hurriedly helped them to escape another way? <a href="/worrell/james/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, in like manner, was not also Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she received the messengers, and sent them out by another way? <a href="/worsley/james/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And in like manner also was not the harlot Rahab justified by works, when she entertained the spies, and let them out another way? <a href="/parallel/james/2-25.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/0xUBCzqsAGw?start=448" 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/james/2.htm">Faith and Works</a> …24As you can see, a man is justified by his deeds and not by faith alone. 25<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3668.htm" title="3668: Homoiōs (Adv) -- In like manner, similarly, in the same way, equally. Adverb from homoios; similarly.">In the same way,</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">was not</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">even</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/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/1344.htm" title="1344: edikaiōthē (V-AIP-3S) -- From dikaios; to render just or innocent.">justified</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ex (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">by</a> <a href="/greek/2041.htm" title="2041: ergōn (N-GNP) -- From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.">her actions</a> <a href="/greek/5264.htm" title="5264: hypodexamenē (V-APM-NFS) -- From hupo and dechomai; to admit under one's roof, i.e. Entertain hospitably.">when 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/32.htm" title="32: angelous (N-AMP) -- From aggello; a messenger; especially an angel; by implication, a pastor.">spies</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1544.htm" title="1544: ekbalousa (V-APA-NFS) -- To throw (cast, put) out; I banish; I bring forth, produce. From ek and ballo; to eject.">sent them off</a> <a href="/greek/2087.htm" title="2087: hetera (Adj-DFS) -- (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different.">on another</a> <a href="/greek/3598.htm" title="3598: hodō (N-DFS) -- A way, road, journey, path. Apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress; figuratively, a mode or means.">route?</a> 26As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.…<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="/hebrews/11-31.htm">Hebrews 11:31</a> By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies in peace, did not perish with those who were disobedient. <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/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/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="/romans/3-28.htm">Romans 3:28</a> For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the law. <a href="/romans/4-2.htm">Romans 4:2-5</a> If Abraham was indeed justified by works, he had something to boast about, but not before God. / For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” / Now the wages of the worker are not credited as a gift, but as an obligation. ... <a href="/galatians/3-6.htm">Galatians 3:6-9</a> So also, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” / Understand, then, that those who have faith are sons of Abraham. / The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and foretold the gospel to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you.” ... <a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-10</a> For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, / not by works, so that no one can boast. / For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life. <a href="/1_corinthians/6-9.htm">1 Corinthians 6:9-11</a> Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. / And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. <a href="/1_peter/2-12.htm">1 Peter 2:12</a> Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us. <a href="/1_timothy/5-10.htm">1 Timothy 5:10</a> and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work. <a href="/titus/3-8.htm">Titus 3:8</a> This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people. <a href="/matthew/7-21.htm">Matthew 7:21-23</a> Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven. / Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ / Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’ <a href="/luke/7-36.htm">Luke 7:36-50</a> Then one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to eat with him, and He entered the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table. / When a sinful woman from that town learned that Jesus was dining there, she brought an alabaster jar of perfume. / As she stood behind Him at His feet weeping, she began to wet His feet with her tears and wipe them with her hair. Then she kissed His feet and anointed them with the perfume. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?was.<a href="/joshua/2-1.htm">Joshua 2:1</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="/matthew/1-5.htm">Matthew 1:5</a> And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;Rachab.<a href="/matthew/21-31.htm">Matthew 21:31</a> Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.justified.<a href="/james/2-18.htm">James 2:18,22</a> Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works… when.<a href="/joshua/2-19.htm">Joshua 2:19-21</a> And it shall be, that whosoever shall go out of the doors of thy house into the street, his blood shall be upon his head, and we will be guiltless: and whosoever shall be with thee in the house, his blood shall be on our head, if any hand be upon him… <a href="/joshua/6-17.htm">Joshua 6:17,22-25</a> And the city shall be accursed, even it, and all that are therein, to the LORD: only Rahab the harlot shall live, she and all that are with her in the house, because she hid the messengers that we sent… <a href="/hebrews/11-31.htm">Hebrews 11:31</a> By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/james/2-24.htm">Actions</a> <a href="/james/2-21.htm">Considered</a> <a href="/james/2-24.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-9.htm">Different</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-25.htm">Escape</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-31.htm">Harlot</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-10.htm">Helped</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-2.htm">House</a> <a href="/daniel/2-25.htm">Hurriedly</a> <a href="/james/2-24.htm">Judged</a> <a href="/james/2-24.htm">Justified</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-21.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/james/1-24.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-2.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-31.htm">Notorious</a> <a href="/james/2-24.htm">Principle</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-31.htm">Prostitute</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-31.htm">Rahab</a> <a href="/james/2-23.htm">Received</a> <a href="/james/2-24.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/james/2-24.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-31.htm">Sinner</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-31.htm">Spies</a> <a href="/james/2-21.htm">Wasn't</a> <a href="/james/2-17.htm">Way</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-31.htm">Welcomed</a> <a href="/james/2-24.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/james/3-17.htm">Actions</a> <a href="/genesis/30-33.htm">Considered</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-12.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/genesis/10-5.htm">Different</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-4.htm">Escape</a> <a href="/revelation/17-1.htm">Harlot</a> <a href="/revelation/12-16.htm">Helped</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-5.htm">House</a> <a href="/genesis/41-14.htm">Hurriedly</a> <a href="/james/3-1.htm">Judged</a> <a href="/job/11-2.htm">Justified</a> <a href="/james/3-5.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-11.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/james/5-10.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/matthew/9-10.htm">Notorious</a> <a href="/1_john/5-4.htm">Principle</a> <a href="/revelation/17-1.htm">Prostitute</a> <a href="/joshua/2-1.htm">Rahab</a> <a href="/james/5-7.htm">Received</a> <a href="/james/5-6.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/james/3-18.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/james/5-20.htm">Sinner</a> <a href="/genesis/42-9.htm">Spies</a> <a href="/genesis/30-15.htm">Wasn't</a> <a href="/james/3-5.htm">Way</a> <a href="/psalms/21-3.htm">Welcomed</a> <a href="/james/2-26.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">James 2</div>1. <a href="/james/2-1.htm">Do not regard the rich and despise the poor brothers;</a> 13. <a href="/james/2-13.htm">rather we are to be loving and merciful;</a> 14. <a href="/james/2-14.htm">and not to boast of faith without deeds;</a> 17. <a href="/james/2-17.htm">because faith without deeds is useless;</a> 19. <a href="/james/2-19.htm">as is the faith of the demons;</a> 21. <a href="/james/2-21.htm">however, Abraham displayed both faith and actions;</a> 25. <a href="/james/2-25.htm">as did Rahab.</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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It implies a continuation of the argument that faith without works is dead, as seen in the previous verses. The phrase suggests that just as Abraham was justified by his works, so too was Rahab, establishing a parallel between the patriarch and a Gentile woman.was not even Rahab the prostitute Rahab is introduced with her occupation, highlighting her status as a marginalized individual in society. Her story is found in <a href="/joshua/2.htm">Joshua 2</a>, where she is a Canaanite living in Jericho. Despite her background, she is included in the genealogy of Jesus (<a href="/matthew/1-5.htm">Matthew 1:5</a>), demonstrating God's grace and the inclusion of Gentiles in His redemptive plan. Her faith is commended in <a href="/hebrews/11-31.htm">Hebrews 11:31</a>, showing that her actions were a result of her belief in the God of Israel.justified by her actions The term "justified" here refers to being shown righteous or vindicated. Rahab's actions in hiding the spies and aiding their escape were evidence of her faith. This aligns with the broader biblical theme that true faith results in action, as seen in the lives of other biblical figures. Her works were a demonstration of her faith, not the means of her salvation.when she welcomed the spies Rahab's welcoming of the spies is a pivotal moment in the narrative of <a href="/joshua/2.htm">Joshua 2</a>. Her hospitality and protection of the Israelite spies were acts of faith, acknowledging the power and sovereignty of the God of Israel. This act of welcoming is significant in the cultural context of the ancient Near East, where hospitality was a highly valued virtue.and sent them off on another route? Rahab's strategic decision to send the spies off on a different route ensured their safety and the success of their mission. This action demonstrated her wisdom and courage, as well as her commitment to the God of Israel. It also fulfilled the spies' promise to spare her and her family, as recounted in <a href="/joshua/6-22.htm">Joshua 6:22-25</a>. Her actions contributed to the Israelites' victory over Jericho, further illustrating the impact of her faith-driven decisions.<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 recognized 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. Their mission was crucial for the Israelites' conquest of the Promised Land. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jericho.htm">Jericho</a> A fortified city in Canaan, significant as the first city conquered by the Israelites under Joshua's leadership. 4. <a href="/topical/j/joshua.htm">Joshua</a> The leader of the Israelites after Moses, responsible for leading the people into the Promised Land. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_israelite_conquest.htm">The Israelite Conquest</a> The broader event of the Israelites entering and taking possession of Canaan, as commanded by God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_works.htm">Faith and Works</a> Rahab's account illustrates the principle that true faith is demonstrated through actions. Her faith in God led her to risk her life to protect the spies, showing that genuine belief results in obedience and action. <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. Despite her past, she was redeemed and honored, showing that no one is beyond God's reach. <a href="/topical/c/courageous_faith.htm">Courageous Faith</a> Rahab's actions required immense courage. Believers are encouraged to act boldly in faith, even when it involves personal risk or sacrifice. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_testimony.htm">The Power of Testimony</a> Rahab's declaration of faith in the God of Israel serves as a powerful testimony. Believers are reminded of the impact their words and actions can have on others. <a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_in_god's_plan.htm">Inclusivity in God's Plan</a> Rahab, a Gentile and a woman of ill repute, was used by God in a significant way. This teaches that God's plan includes all people, regardless of their background or past.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_james_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from James 2</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_cite_rahab_if_jericho's_story_is_doubted.htm">(James 2:25) Why cite Rahab’s actions as an example of faith when the historicity of the Jericho story has been questioned by some archaeologists?</a> <a href="/q/why_commend_rahab's_deceit_in_james_2_25.htm">Why does the New Testament (James 2:25) commend Rahab’s actions when they involved deception and potential betrayal of her city?</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 name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/james/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(25) Likewise also . . .--The second example, brought forward in strange and complete contrast to Abraham, "the father of many nations," is that of Rahab, the harlot, who received and sheltered in her house at Jericho the two spies sent out from the camp of Israel (Joshua 2). The evil name of the poor woman's unhappy trade cannot truthfully be softened down to "innkeeper," nor even "idolater."Sent them out.--Literally, hastened, or thrust them forth, showing her haste and fear.It may not be out of place to notice that Clement, Bishop of Rome, one of the Apostolic Fathers, in his first letter to the Corinthians, sees in the scarlet thread which Rahab bound in her window a type of our Redeemer's blood. And it is most remarkable, as showing the mercy of God, that this outcast of society was not only saved alive and brought into the fold of Israel, but became a direct ancestress of her Saviour, by marriage with Salmon, the great-great-grandfather of David (<a href="/matthew/1-5.htm" title="And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;">Matthew 1:5</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/james/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 25. - (4) Fourth point: Proof from the case of Rahab the harlot of justification by works (cf. <a href="/joshua/2.htm">Joshua 2</a>; <a href="/joshua/6-25.htm">Joshua 6:25</a>). Rahab is mentioned elsewhere in the New Testament in <a href="/hebrews/11-31.htm">Hebrews 11:31</a>, where she also appears as Ῥαὰβ ἡ πόρνη, and is spoken of as having "received the spies," δεξαμένη τοὺς κατασκόπους cf. ὑποδεξαμένη τοὺς ἀγγέλους here. There, however, she is regarded as an instance of faith (see above in preliminary note). The only other place where her name occurs is in the genealogy of our Lord, in <a href="/matthew/1-5.htm">Matthew 1:5</a>, "Salmon begat Booz of Rachab (ἐκ τῆς Ραχάβ)." <a href="/commentaries/james/2-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>In the same way, Ὁμοίως (Homoiōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3668.htm">Strong's 3668: </a> In like manner, similarly, in the same way, equally. Adverb from homoios; similarly. {was} not οὐκ (ouk) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. even καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. 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. 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. justified ἐδικαιώθη (edikaiōthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1344.htm">Strong's 1344: </a> From dikaios; to render just or innocent. by ἐξ (ex) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. her actions ἔργων (ergōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2041.htm">Strong's 2041: </a> From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. when she welcomed ὑποδεξαμένη (hypodexamenē) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5264.htm">Strong's 5264: </a> From hupo and dechomai; to admit under one's roof, i.e. Entertain hospitably. 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. messengers ἀγγέλους (angelous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_32.htm">Strong's 32: </a> From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. sent [them] off ἐκβαλοῦσα (ekbalousa) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1544.htm">Strong's 1544: </a> To throw (cast, put) out; I banish; I bring forth, produce. From ek and ballo; to eject. on another ἑτέρᾳ (hetera) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2087.htm">Strong's 2087: </a> (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different. route? ὁδῷ (hodō) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3598.htm">Strong's 3598: </a> A way, road, journey, path. 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