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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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Albert Barnes
On Joshua 2:11
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On Joshua 2:9–11
19th Century
Bishop
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…
John Calvin
On Joshua 2:11
16th Century
Theologian
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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John Gill
On Joshua 2:11
17th Century
Pastor
And as soon as we had heard [these things], our hearts did
melt
Particularly what wer…
Matthew Henry
On Joshua 2:8–21
17th Century
Minister
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…