Now therefore, I pray you, swear unto me by the LORD, since I have shewed you kindness, that ye will also shew kindness unto my father's house, and give me a true token:

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

A true token - literally, “a sign” or “pledge of truth”; “something to bind them to keep their promise faithfully.” The “token” was the oath…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Now, therefore, I pray you, swear, etc. It is another manifestation of faith that she regards the sons of Abraham as already in sure posse…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Now therefore, I pray you, swear unto me by the Lord
Which being a religious action, and done by men that feared the…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Rahab had heard of the miracles the Lord performed for Israel. She believed that His promises would certainly be fulfilled, and His threats take ef…

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