Joshua 2:19

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

فَكُلُّ مَنْ يَخْرُجُ مِنْهُمْ مِنْ بَابِ بَيْتِكِ إلَى الشَّارِعِ سَيَكُونُ مَسؤُولًا عَنْ مَوْتِهِ. وَنَحْنُ سَنَكُونُ بَرِيئَينِ. لَكِنْ إنْ تَأذَّى أحَدٌ دَاخِلَ بَيْتِكِ، فَإنَّنَا سَنَكُونُ مَسؤُولَينَ عَنْ ذَلِكَ.

ما معنى هذا؟

In this verse, the spies are speaking to Rahab and say that anyone who leaves her house will be responsible for their own safety, but anyone who stays inside with her will be protected by the spies. The key message is about responsibility and protection.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine you're playing hide-and-seek, and your friend says, 'If you stay in this hiding spot, we'll make sure you're safe, but if you move, you're on your own.' That's what the spies are telling Rahab about her family's safety.

السياق التاريخي

This verse is from the Book of Joshua, written around the 6th century BCE. It was part of the historical narrative about the Israelites entering and conquering the Promised Land. The audience would have been the Israelite community, and the cultural setting was one of military conquest and divine promise.

التطبيق اليوم

In modern times, this verse can be applied to situations where we take responsibility for our actions. For example, if you decide to drive home after drinking, you are responsible for your safety, just like anyone who leaves Rahab’s house is responsible for their own safety.

المواضيع

• responsibility
• protection
• covenant
• safety
• divine promise
• military conquest

آيات ذات صلة

• Deuteronomy 20:19-20
• Judges 1:22-25
• 2 Samuel 11:25-27
• 1 Corinthians 10:31
• Ephesians 6:17

أسئلة شائعة

Who is speaking in Joshua 2:19?

The spies sent by Joshua are speaking to Rahab, promising her protection if she keeps them hidden and stays in her house.

What does 'his blood shall be on our head' mean?

This phrase means that the spies would take responsibility for anyone inside Rahab’s house, just as someone would be responsible for the safety of those under their care.

How does this verse relate to today's world?

This verse can be seen as a metaphor for taking responsibility for our actions and decisions, much like the spies taking responsibility for those who stayed with Rahab.

What is the cultural significance of this verse?

This verse highlights the cultural norms of the time regarding responsibility and the sanctity of a home, reflecting the importance of protecting those who seek refuge.