Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Joshua 6:21 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Joshua 6:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Joshua chapter 6 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And they utterly destroyed all that was in the city, both man and woman, young and old, and ox, and sheep, and ass, with the edge of the sword.”
Joshua 6:21 (KJV)
Commentary on Joshua 6:21
Rahab's response—'According unto your words, so be it'—demonstrates complete submission to the terms of salvation. The Hebrew כְּדִבְרֵיכֶם כֶּן־הוּא (kidivreikhem ken-hu) means literally 'as your words, so it is.' She doesn't negotiate terms, add conditions, or suggest modifications. This exemplifies saving faith: unconditional acceptance of God's provision on His terms. Her immediate action—'she bound the scarlet line in the window'—shows that genuine faith produces obedience. James 2:25 later cites Rahab as an example of faith demonstrated by works. The binding of the cord wasn't what saved...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Joshua 6:21
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“doomed to destruction”
“come down from your glory”
“Thus says Yahweh”
“that Yahweh your God gives you for an inheritance”
“And thou shalt consume all the people which the LORD thy God shall deliver thee; thine eye shall have no pity upon them: neither shalt thou serve their gods; for that will be a snare unto thee.”
“saying”
“and said”
“and utterly destroy all that they have”
“and the livestock”
“and utterly destroyed all the people with the edge of the sword.”