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As soon as we had heard it, our hearts did melt, neither did there remain any more spirit in any man, because of you: for Yahweh your God, he is God in heaven above, and on earth beneath.
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A Canaanite's Creed
Commentators are unanimous in highlighting the stunning depth of Rahab's confession. A non-Israelite, she declares that Yahweh alone is 'God in heaven above, and on earth beneath.' Scholars like John Calvin note this is a powerful rejection of all idols, while others observe her faith may have surpassed that of many Israelites. Her statement is a foundational creed of God's universal sovereignty.
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Joshua
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The Lord your God, he is God - From the report of God’s miraculous interventions Rahab believed, and makes the very same confession to which…
19th Century
Anglican
She said to the men, I know that the Lord has given you the land... The words of this confession are memorable in every w…
16th Century
Protestant
The Lord your God, he is God, etc. Here the image of Rahab’s faith appears, as if reflected in a mirror, when she casts down all idols and…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And as soon as we had heard [these things], our hearts did melt Particularly what wer…
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…
