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What Does Joshua 2:24 Mean?

Joshua 2:24 in the King James Version says “And they said unto Joshua, Truly the LORD hath delivered into our hands all the land; for even all the inhabitants of th... — study this verse from Joshua chapter 2 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

And they said unto Joshua, Truly the LORD hath delivered into our hands all the land; for even all the inhabitants of the country do faint because of us. faint: Heb. melt

Joshua 2:24 · KJV


Context

22

And they went, and came unto the mountain, and abode there three days, until the pursuers were returned: and the pursuers sought them throughout all the way, but found them not.

23

So the two men returned, and descended from the mountain, and passed over, and came to Joshua the son of Nun, and told him all things that befell them:

24

And they said unto Joshua, Truly the LORD hath delivered into our hands all the land; for even all the inhabitants of the country do faint because of us. faint: Heb. melt


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
The spies' confident report 'Truly the LORD hath delivered into our hands all the land' demonstrates faith strengthened by witnessing God's work through Rahab.

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Historical & Cultural Context

This verse appears in the Jordan crossing narrative, one of Joshua's most significant events demonstrating God's power and faithfulness in bringing Israel into the Promised Land.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does this passage demonstrate God's faithfulness to His covenant promises?
  2. What application does this truth have for your walk with Christ today?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 16 words
וַיֹּֽאמְרוּ֙1 of 16

And they said

H559

to say (used with great latitude)

אֶל2 of 16
H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

יְהוֹשֻׁ֔עַ3 of 16

unto Joshua

H3091

jehoshua (i.e., joshua), the jewish leader

כִּֽי4 of 16

Truly

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

נָתַ֧ן5 of 16

hath delivered

H5414

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

יְהוָ֛ה6 of 16

the LORD

H3068

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

בְּיָדֵ֖נוּ7 of 16

into our hands

H3027

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

אֶת8 of 16
H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

כָּל9 of 16
H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

הָאָ֖רֶץ10 of 16

all the land

H776

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

וְגַם11 of 16
H1571

properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and

נָמֹ֛גוּ12 of 16

do faint

H4127

to melt, i.e., literally (to soften, flow down, disappear), or figuratively (to fear, faint)

כָּל13 of 16
H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

יֹֽשְׁבֵ֥י14 of 16

for even all the inhabitants

H3427

properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry

הָאָ֖רֶץ15 of 16

all the land

H776

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

מִפָּנֵֽינוּ׃16 of 16

because

H6440

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi


Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Joshua. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Joshua 2:24 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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