Joshua 2:20 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

If you tell anyone what we're doing here, we will be free from the oath which you made us swear."(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

And if thou utter this our business, then we will be quit of thine oath which thou hast made us to swear.

ASV:

But if thou utter this our business, then we shall be guiltless of thine oath which thou hast made us to swear.

BBE:

But if you say anything about our business here, then we will be free from the oath you have made us take.

DBY:

And if thou make known this our business, we will be quit of thine oath which thou hast made us swear.

ERV:

But if thou utter this our business, then we will be guiltless of thine oath which thou hast made us to swear.

JPS:

But if thou utter this our business, then we will be guiltless of thine oath which thou hast made us to swear.'

WBS:

And if thou shalt utter this our business, then we will be quit of thy oath which thou hast made us to swear.

WEB:

But if you talk about this business of ours, then we shall be guiltless of your oath which you have made us to swear."

YLT:

and if thou declare this our matter, then we have been acquitted from thine oath which thou hast caused us to swear.'

Joshua 2:20 Cross References

XREF:

Joshua 2:19 "It shall come about that anyone who goes out of the doors of your house into the street, his blood shall be on his own head, and we shall be free; but anyone who is with you in the house, his blood shall be on our head if a hand is laid on him.

Joshua 2:21 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. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

2:20 And if thou utter this our {k} business, then we will be quit of thine oath which thou hast made us to swear.
(k) So that others should think to escape by the same means.

MHC:

2:8-21 Rahab had heard of the miracles the Lord wrought for Israel. She believed that his promises would certainly be fulfilled, and his threatenings take effect; and that there was no way of escape but by submitting to him, and joining with his people. The conduct of Rahab proved that she had the real principle of Divine faith. Observe the promises the spies made to her. The goodness of God is often expressed by his kindness and truth, Ps 117:2; in both these we must be followers of him. Those who will be conscientious in keeping promises, are cautious in making them. The spies make needful conditions. The scarlet cord, like the blood upon the doorpost at the passover, recalls to remembrance the sinner's security under the atoning blood of Christ; and that we are to flee thereto for refuge from the wrath of a justly offended God. The same cord Rahab used for the saving of these Israelites, was to be used for her own safety. What we serve and honour God with, we may expect he will bless, and make useful to us.

CONC:

Acquitted Anything Business Caused Declare Free Guiltless Hast Matter Oath Ours Quit Released Respect Swear Talk Utter

Acquitted Business Caused Declare Matter Oath Ours Quit Released Respect Swear Talk Utter

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