Joshua 2:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Joshua 2:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Joshua 2:14 is a verse from the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the men answered her, Our life for yours, if ye utter not this our business. And it shall be, when the LORD hath giv..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Joshua 2:14 — KJV
“And the men answered her, Our life for yours, if ye utter not this our business. And it shall be, when the LORD hath given us the land, that we will deal kindly and truly with thee. for...: Heb. instead of you to die”
— Joshua 2:14 (KJV)
Joshua 2:14 in Context — About the Book of Joshua
Joshua is the book of possessed promises. After Moses' death, Joshua leads Israel across the Jordan, around Jericho's walls, and into the inheritance God swore to Abraham. It is a manual for courage — God's command to be strong and courageous frames the whole conquest.
Cross-References for Joshua 2:14
“And thou shalt stone him with stones, that he die; because he hath sought to thrust thee away from the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage. bondage: Heb. bondmen”
Shares key themes with Joshua 2:14: men, lord, hath
“And she said unto the men, I know that the LORD hath given you the land, and that your terror is fallen upon us, and that all the inhabitants of the land faint because of you. faint: Heb. melt”
Shares key themes with Joshua 2:14: men, lord, hath
“If these men die the common death of all men, or if they be visited after the visitation of all men; then the LORD hath not sent me. the common...: Heb. as every man dieth”
Shares key themes with Joshua 2:14: men, lord, hath
“And wherefore discourage ye the heart of the children of Israel from going over into the land which the LORD hath given them? discourage: Heb. break”
Shares key themes with Joshua 2:14: lord, hath, given
“And I commanded you at that time, saying, The LORD your God hath given you this land to possess it: ye shall pass over armed before your brethren the children of Israel, all that are meet for the war. meet...: Heb. sons of power”
Shares key themes with Joshua 2:14: lord, hath, given
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