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Having received the spies with peace (δεξαμενη τους κατασκοπους μετ' ειρηνης). First aorist middle participle of δεχομα, to welcom…
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
By faith the harlot Rahab. She resided in Jericho (Joshua 2:1). When Joshua cro ed the Jordan, he sent two men as spies to her…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
That believed not.—Rather, that were disobedient (Hebrews 4:6; Hebrews 4:11). To her and to her countryme…
Charles Spurgeon
CharlesSpurgeon
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
Expositor'sBible Commentary
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
JohnCalvin
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
JohnGill
By faith the harlot Rahab
The Targum on (Joshua 2:1) calls her (atyqdnwp atta
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
Isaac ble ed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come. Present things are not the best things; no one knows love or hatred by having them or lackin…
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
After describing Moses’ faith concerning his actions in Egypt, the Apostle now shows what Moses did during the departure from Egypt. In this regard…
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson