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And she tied the scarlet cord in the window.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/joshua/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“I accept your terms,” she replied. And she sent them on their way, leaving the scarlet rope hanging from the window.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/joshua/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And she said, “According to your words, so be it.” Then she sent them away, and they departed. And she tied the scarlet cord in the window.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/joshua/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Let it be as you say,” she replied, and she sent them away. And when they had gone, she tied the scarlet cord in the window.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/joshua/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And she said, According unto your words, so <i>be</i> it. And she sent them away, and they departed: and she bound the scarlet line in the window.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/joshua/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then she said, “According to your words, so <i>be</i> it.” And she sent them away, and they departed. And she bound the scarlet cord in the window.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/joshua/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />She then said, “According to your words, so be it.” So she sent them away, and they departed; and she tied the scarlet cord in the window.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/joshua/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />She said, &#8220According to your words, so be it.&#8221 So she sent them away, and they departed; and she tied the scarlet cord in the window.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/joshua/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And she said, “According to your words, so be it.” So she sent them away, and they departed; and she tied the scarlet cord in the window.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/joshua/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And she said, “According to your words, so be it.” So she sent them away, and they went; and she tied the scarlet cord in the window.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/joshua/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />She said, “According to your words, so be it.” Then Rahab sent them off, and they departed; and she tied the scarlet cord in the window.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/joshua/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Let it be as you say,” she replied, and she sent them away. After they had gone, she tied the scarlet cord to the window.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/joshua/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let it be as you say,&#8221 she replied, and she sent them away. After they had gone, she tied the scarlet cord to the window. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/joshua/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And she said, According unto your words, so be it. And she sent them away, and they departed: and she bound the scarlet line in the window.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/joshua/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />"I'll do exactly what you said," Rahab promised. Then she sent them on their way and tied the red rope to the window. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/joshua/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And she said, According unto your words, so be it. And she sent them away, and they departed: and she bound the scarlet line in the window.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/joshua/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"I agree," she said. So she let them go and tied the red cord in the window.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/joshua/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />She agreed and sent them away. When they had gone, she tied the red cord to the window. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/joshua/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Since you put it that way," she replied, "I agree." After she sent them on their way and they had left, she tied the red cord in the window.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/joshua/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?Let it be as you say,? she replied, and she sent them away. And when they had gone, she tied the scarlet cord in the window.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/joshua/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />She said, "I agree to these conditions." She sent them on their way and then tied the red rope in the window.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/joshua/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />She said, "According to your words, so be it." She sent them away, and they departed. She tied the scarlet line in the window.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/joshua/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And she said, According to your words, so be it. And she sent them away, and they departed: and she bound the scarlet line in the window.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/joshua/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />She said, “Let it be as you have said.” She sent them away, and they departed. Then she tied the scarlet line in the window. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/joshua/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And she says, “According to your words, so it [is]”; and she sends them away, and they go; and she binds the scarlet line to the window.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/joshua/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And she saith, 'According unto your words, so it is;' and she sendeth them away, and they go; and she bindeth the scarlet line to the window.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/joshua/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And she will say, According to your words so be it. And she will send them away and they will go: and she will bind the scarlet cord in the window.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/joshua/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And she answered: As you have spoken, so be it done. And sending them on their way, she hung the scarlet cord in the window. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/joshua/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And she responded, “Just as you have spoken, so let it be done.” And sending them to travel on, she hung the scarlet cord at the window.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/joshua/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />“Let it be as you say,” she replied, and sent them away. When they were gone, she tied the scarlet cord in the window.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/joshua/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />She said, “According to your words, so be it.” She sent them away and they departed. Then she tied the crimson cord in the window.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/joshua/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And she said, According to your words, so be it. And she sent them away, and they departed; and she bound the scarlet cord in the window.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/joshua/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And she said to them: “According to your statement, thus it shall be.” And she sent them and they went and she tied a cord of scarlet in the window”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/joshua/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And she said: 'According unto your words, so be it.' And she sent them away, and they departed; and she bound the scarlet line in the window.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/joshua/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And she said to them, Let it be according to your word; and she sent them out, and they departed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/joshua/2-21.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=406" 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">20</span>And if you report our mission, we will be released from the oath you made us swear.” <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">“Let it</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: kə·ḏiḇ·rê·ḵem (Prep-k:: N-mpc:: 2mp) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">be as you say,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: ken- (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so."></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: wat·tō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">she replied,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: wat·tə·šal·lə·ḥêm (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3fs:: 3mp) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">and she sent them away.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: way·yê·lê·ḵū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">And when they had gone,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7194.htm" title="7194: wat·tiq·šōr (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To bind, league together, conspire. A primitive root: to tie, physically or mentally.">she tied</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8144.htm" title="8144: haš·šā·nî (Art:: N-ms) -- Scarlet. Of uncertain derivation; crimson, properly, the insect or its color, also stuff dyed with it.">the scarlet</a> <a href="/hebrew/8615.htm" title="8615: tiq·waṯ (N-fsc) -- A cord, expectancy. From qavah; literally, a cord (compare qaveh); figuratively, expectancy.">cord</a> <a href="/hebrew/2474.htm" title="2474: ba·ḥal·lō·wn (Prep-b, Art:: N-cs) -- A window. A window.">in the window.</a> </span><span class="reftext">22</span>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.…<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="/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="/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="/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="/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="/1_kings/17-10.htm">1 Kings 17:10-15</a></span><br />So Elijah got up and went to Zarephath. When he arrived at the city gate, there was a widow gathering sticks. Elijah called to her and said, “Please bring me a little water in a cup, so that I may drink.” / And as she was going to get it, he called to her and said, “Please bring me a piece of bread.” / But she replied, “As surely as the LORD your God lives, I have no bread—only a handful of flour in a jar and a little oil in a jug. Look, I am gathering a couple of sticks to take home and prepare a meal for myself and my son, so that we may eat it and die.” ...<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="/genesis/38-28.htm">Genesis 38:28-30</a></span><br />And as she was giving birth, one of them put out his hand; so the midwife took a scarlet thread and tied it around his wrist. “This one came out first,” she announced. / But when he pulled his hand back and his brother came out, she said, “You have broken out first!” So he was named Perez. / Then his brother came out with the scarlet thread around his wrist, and he was named Zerah.<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/10-9.htm">Romans 10:9-10</a></span><br />that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. / For with your heart you believe and are justified, and with your mouth you confess and are saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-7.htm">2 Corinthians 5:7</a></span><br />For we walk by faith, not by sight.<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="/luke/7-50.htm">Luke 7:50</a></span><br />And Jesus told the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a></span><br />For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And she said, According to your words, so be it. And she sent them away, and they departed: and she bound the scarlet line in the window.</p><p class="hdg">And she bound</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/2-18.htm">Joshua 2:18</a></b></br> Behold, <i>when</i> we come into the land, thou shalt bind this line of scarlet thread in the window which thou didst let us down by: and thou shalt bring thy father, and thy mother, and thy brethren, and all thy father's household, home unto thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24</a></b></br> Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/2-5.htm">John 2:5</a></b></br> His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do <i>it</i>.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/8-12.htm">Agreed</a> <a href="/numbers/30-3.htm">Bindeth</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-25.htm">Bound</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-56.htm">Bright</a> <a href="/joshua/2-18.htm">Cord</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/24-2.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/joshua/2-18.htm">Line</a> <a href="/joshua/2-10.htm">Red</a> <a href="/joshua/2-18.htm">Scarlet</a> <a href="/numbers/19-15.htm">Tied</a> <a href="/joshua/2-18.htm">Window</a> <a href="/joshua/1-18.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/11-5.htm">Agreed</a> <a href="/judges/16-8.htm">Bindeth</a> <a href="/joshua/9-4.htm">Bound</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-27.htm">Bright</a> <a href="/joshua/9-4.htm">Cord</a> <a href="/joshua/2-22.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/joshua/15-6.htm">Line</a> <a href="/joshua/4-23.htm">Red</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-24.htm">Scarlet</a> <a href="/judges/15-4.htm">Tied</a> <a href="/judges/5-28.htm">Window</a> <a href="/joshua/3-9.htm">Words</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 />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <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>“Let it be as you say,” she replied</b><br>This phrase reflects Rahab's agreement with the spies' conditions for her family's safety. Her response demonstrates faith and trust in the God of Israel, aligning with <a href="/hebrews/11-31.htm">Hebrews 11:31</a>, which commends her faith. Rahab's agreement is a pivotal moment, showing her willingness to abandon her former life and align with God's people. This act of faith is significant in the biblical narrative, as it sets the stage for her inclusion in the lineage of Jesus Christ (<a href="/matthew/1-5.htm">Matthew 1:5</a>).<p><b>and she sent them away.</b><br>Rahab's action of sending the spies away safely is crucial for the success of their mission. It highlights her role in God's plan for Israel's conquest of Jericho. This act of protection and assistance to the spies is reminiscent of the hospitality and protection offered by other biblical figures, such as Lot in <a href="/genesis/19.htm">Genesis 19</a>. Her actions demonstrate courage and wisdom, ensuring the spies' safe return to Joshua with vital information.<p><b>And when they had gone,</b><br>This phrase indicates the completion of the spies' mission in Jericho and their safe departure, thanks to Rahab's intervention. It underscores the importance of timing and obedience in God's plan. The spies' departure marks the beginning of the fulfillment of God's promise to give the land of Canaan to the Israelites, as seen in <a href="/joshua/1-3.htm">Joshua 1:3</a>.<p><b>she tied the scarlet cord in the window.</b><br>The scarlet cord is a symbol of Rahab's faith and the covenant between her and the spies. It serves as a sign for the Israelites to spare her and her family during the conquest of Jericho. The color scarlet is often associated with sacrifice and redemption, drawing a parallel to the blood of the Passover lamb in <a href="/exodus/12-13.htm">Exodus 12:13</a> and foreshadowing the redemptive work of Christ. The act of tying the cord signifies Rahab's commitment to the agreement and her hope for salvation, making it a powerful symbol of faith and deliverance.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/r/rahab.htm">Rahab</a></b><br>A Canaanite woman living in Jericho, known for her faith and actions in hiding the Israelite spies. Her account is a powerful example of faith and redemption.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelite_spies.htm">Israelite Spies</a></b><br>Two men sent by Joshua to scout the land of Jericho. They play a crucial role in the account by forming an alliance with Rahab.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jericho.htm">Jericho</a></b><br>A fortified city in Canaan, significant as the first city conquered by the Israelites under Joshua's leadership.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/scarlet_cord.htm">Scarlet Cord</a></b><br>A symbol of Rahab's agreement with the spies and her faith. It represents her household's salvation during the conquest of Jericho.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/joshua.htm">Joshua</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites, succeeding Moses, tasked with leading the people into the Promised Land.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>Rahab's account teaches us that true faith is demonstrated through actions. Her willingness to risk her life for the spies shows a deep trust in God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/redemption_and_grace.htm">Redemption and Grace</a></b><br>Rahab's inclusion in the lineage of Jesus (<a href="/matthew/1-5.htm">Matthew 1:5</a>) illustrates God's grace and the possibility of redemption for all, regardless of past sins.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_scarlet_cord.htm">Symbolism of the Scarlet Cord</a></b><br>The scarlet cord serves as a powerful symbol of salvation and protection, reminding us of the importance of visible signs of our faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_and_risk.htm">Courage and Risk</a></b><br>Rahab's courage in the face of danger challenges us to take bold steps in our faith journey, trusting in God's protection and promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The account of Rahab underscores God's sovereignty in using unexpected people and circumstances to fulfill His purposes.<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_did_rahab_aid_israelite_spies.htm">How did Rahab help the Israelite spies in Jericho?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_levites_live_without_farmland.htm">If the Levites had no land inheritance (Joshua 21:2), how could they sustainably live in the granted cities without farmland?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_david_allow_saul's_heirs'_execution.htm">In 2 Samuel 21:5-6, why does David permit the execution of Saul's descendants if Deuteronomy 24:16 forbids punishing children for a parent's wrongdoing?</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 21.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And she bound the scarlet cord in the window.</span> - Not necessarily at once, but when the time for the precaution arrived. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/joshua/2-21.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">“Let it</span><br /><span class="heb">ה֔וּא</span> <span class="translit">(hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be as you say,”</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּדִבְרֵיכֶ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(kə·ḏiḇ·rê·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">she replied,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתֹּ֙אמֶר֙</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<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">and sent them away.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽתְּשַׁלְּחֵ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tə·šal·lə·ḥêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> </span><span class="str2">To send away, for, out</span><br /><br /><span class="word">And when they had gone,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּלֵ֑כוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·lê·ḵū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">she tied</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתִּקְשֹׁ֛ר</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tiq·šōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7194.htm">Strong's 7194: </a> </span><span class="str2">To tie, gird, confine, compact, in love, league</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the scarlet</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשָּׁנִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šā·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8144.htm">Strong's 8144: </a> </span><span class="str2">Crimson, the insect, its color, stuff dyed with it</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cord</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּקְוַ֥ת</span> <span class="translit">(tiq·waṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8615.htm">Strong's 8615: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cord, expectancy</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the window.</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּחַלּֽוֹן׃</span> <span class="translit">(ba·ḥal·lō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2474.htm">Strong's 2474: </a> </span><span class="str2">A window</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/joshua/2-21.htm">Joshua 2:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/joshua/2-21.htm">Joshua 2:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/joshua/2-21.htm">Joshua 2:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/joshua/2-21.htm">Joshua 2:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/joshua/2-21.htm">Joshua 2:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/joshua/2-21.htm">Joshua 2:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/joshua/2-21.htm">Joshua 2:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/joshua/2-21.htm">Joshua 2:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/joshua/2-21.htm">Joshua 2:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/joshua/2-21.htm">Joshua 2:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/joshua/2-21.htm">OT History: Joshua 2:21 She said According to your words so (Josh. 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