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NASB | Joshua 2:5 "It came about when it was time to shut the gate at dark, that the men went out; I do not know where the men went. Pursue them quickly, for you will overtake them." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Joshua 2:5 "When it was time to close the [city] gate at dark, the men left; I do not know where they went. Pursue them quickly, for [if you do] you will overtake them." |
Subject: Lying justified? |
Bible Note: Thanks, Steve. I understand the clarity of God's law-- but in the messiness of life, sometimes its not so clear. This story, for example, seems like performing a lesser evil in order to perform a significant good. Rahab is remembered as a hero for this act. She is listed in the list of Gentiles who have done great things for Israel. She enters Jesus' family tree (Matt 1:5) and is praised for this act (James 2:25). Is that not condoning her decision to lie? |