그때 두 정찰병은 그녀에게 이렇게 대답하였다. `만일 당신이 우리 일을 아무에게도 말하지 않으면 여호와께서 이 땅을 우리에게 주실 때 우리가 목숨을 걸고서라도 당신과 당신의 가족을 구하고 당신을 진심으로 우대할 것을 약속합니다.'
이 구절의 의미
In this verse, the spies promise to protect Rahab if she helps them. They agree that when they take over the land, they will be kind to her. This shows a promise made and kept.
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Imagine you and your friends promise to be kind to a neighbor if they help you with a secret plan. Just like that, the men promise to be nice to Rahab if she helps them out.
역사적 배경
Joshua 2 is part of the Book of Joshua, written by Joshua or someone close to him after the Israelites entered the Promised Land. The verse is set during the time when Joshua sent spies to Jericho before the battle.
오늘의 적용
In a modern scenario, if you promise to help a colleague if they assist you with a project, and you fulfill that promise once the project is successful, that reflects the spirit of this verse.