정탐꾼들이 그 여인에게 말하였다. “ 우리가 목숨을 내놓고라도, 약속한 것은 지키겠소. 우리가 한 일을 어느 누구에게도 일러바치지 않는다면, 주님께서 우리에게 이 땅을 주실 때에, 우리는 친절과 성실을 다하여 그대를 대하겠소.”
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.
어린이를 위한 설명
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.