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NASB | Joshua 6:25 However, Rahab the harlot and her father's household and all she had, Joshua spared; and she has lived in the midst of Israel to this day, for she hid the messengers whom Joshua sent to spy out Jericho. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Joshua 6:25 So Joshua spared Rahab the prostitute, with her father's household and everything that she had; and she has lived among Israel to this day, because she hid the messengers (scouts) whom Joshua sent to spy out Jericho. |
Bible Question: Rehab lied when she was asked whether or not she was hiding Joshua in her home. I have always wondered why it was "ok" for her to lie. Any ideas.. |
Bible Answer: Greetings Chosen Mom! It is sort of an urban myth that it was 'okay' for Rahab to lie. There are several Scriptures that address why Rahab was blessed by God, and not one of them mention lying. Here are the references: Jos 6:17 The city and all that is in it are to be devoted [1] to the LORD . Only Rahab the prostitute [2] and all who are with her in her house shall be spared, because she hid the spies we sent. Jos 6:25 But Joshua spared Rahab the prostitute, with her family and all who belonged to her, because she hid the men Joshua had sent as spies to Jericho-and she lives among the Israelites to this day. Heb 11:31 By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient. Jas 2:25 In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous for what she did when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction? So, it is clear from Scripture that she was blessed because of her treatment of the Israelite spies, not because she lied. Now, certainly, she did lie during her protection of the spies, but no where does Scripture say it was okay for her to do so. She was a gentile, who wanted to please the God of the Israelites and thus she was saved. I hope this helps! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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