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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: Hello Chosen Mom, It's an interesting and frequently-asked question. As brother Tim noted, scripture doesn't address the issue of her lying. I think this significant. What it does is commend her faithfulness- as written in Faith's Hall of Fame: Heb 11:31 - "By faith Rahab the harlot did not perish along with those who were disobedient, after she had welcomed the spies in peace." (NASB) Through the inspired Word, we are given her example of faithfulness- despite her being named as a harlot. God's grace does indeed extend further than all our sin and shame:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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