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Grace for the Outsider
Commentators emphasize the significance of Rahab's inclusion. As a Gentile and a woman with an immoral past, she was a complete outsider. Her story powerfully illustrates that faith is the only requirement to be welcomed into God's family. God's grace extends to the most unlikely people, proving that no one is beyond the reach of His salvation, regardless of their background or past sins.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 11:31
18th Century
Theologian
By faith the harlot Rahab. She resided in Jericho (Joshua 2:1). When Joshua crossed the Jordan, he sent two men as spies to he…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 11:31
Having received the spies with peace (δεξαμενη τους κατασκοπους μετ' ειρηνης). First aorist middle participle of δεχομα, to welcom…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 11:31
19th Century
Bishop
That believed not.—Rather, that were disobedient (Hebrews 4:6; Hebrews 4:11). To her and to her countryme…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 11:22–31
19th Century
Preacher
By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones. By faith Mos…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 11:31
Rahab the prostitute seems at first sight an unlikely example of faith. But she was highly regarded among both Jews and Christians. According to Je…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 11:31
16th Century
Theologian
By faith the harlot Rahab, etc. Although at first glance, this example may seem, due to the low status of the person, scarcely de…
John Gill
On Hebrews 11:31
17th Century
Pastor
By faith the harlot Rahab
The Targum on (Joshua 2:1) calls her (atyqdnwp atta
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 11:20–31
17th Century
Minister
Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come. Present things are not the best things; no one knows love or hatred by having them or lacki…