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But Rahab the prostitute, and her father`s household, and all that she had, did Joshua save alive; and she lived in the midst of Israel to this day, because she hid the messengers, whom Joshua sent to spy out Jericho.
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Faith Proven by Works
Commentators explain that Rahab is a prime New Testament example of saving faith. Hebrews 11:31 says she was saved "by faith," while James 2:25 notes she was "justified by works." Her action of hiding the spies was the tangible evidence of her trust in the God of Israel, which resulted in her deliverance.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Even to this day - These words are rightly noted as implying that the narrative was written not long after the occurrences which it records.…
19th Century
Anglican
And Joshua saved Rahab the harlot alive. —“By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not” (…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Joshua saved Rahab the harlot alive From perishing by the sword, as the rest of the inhabitants did. Kimchi says…
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