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13 mar 2012 · “By faith Rahab the prostitute escaped the destruction of the disobedient, because she welcomed the spies in peace.” HEBREWS 11:31. After 40 years of struggle, Israel stood poised to enter the Promised Land. But she would enter without Moses for he was dead. Much work remained. This beautiful new land was dangerous.
4 kwi 2024 · Rahab stood gazing out her window at the ancient city of Jericho. She possessed great beauty and was a woman of even greater strength. Rahab provided lodging for travelers staying in Jericho and offered additional amenities to her male guest, who so desired.
21 cze 2022 · One person who plays an important role in Joshua’s siege of Jericho, the first city he attacks as he begins to take possession of Canaan, is Rahab the prostitute. Rahab is one of those people who lives on the edge of society and in whose life God powerfully intervenes.
It’s a Hebrew commentary that speaks to the literal translation of the Bible. Many scholars refer to it when they’re looking for cultural context, changes in Hebrew OT/NT law, or when they come across what seems to be a contradiction within scripture.
Matthew 1:5 Commentaries: Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz was the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed the father of Jesse. (5) Rachab.— The Old Testament records are silent as to the marriage of Salmon with the harlot of Jericho.
Who was Rahab in the Bible? A Canaanite prostitute, Rahab was not someone you’d expect to be cast as a biblical hero. But when Rahab showed mercy to others—even though she had not received much mercy in her own life—she discovered that God was already loving her and showing mercy to her.
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