The Church Fathers on this verse

Joshua 2:12Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

Now, therefore, swear ye to me by the Lord, that as I have shewed mercy to you, so you also will shew mercy to my father's house: and give me a true token.

Douay-Rheims

וְעַתָּ֗ה הִשָּֽׁבְעוּ־נָ֥א לִי֙ בַּֽיהוָ֔ה כִּי־עָשִׂ֥יתִי עִמָּכֶ֖ם חָ֑סֶד וַעֲשִׂיתֶ֨ם גַּם־אַתֶּ֜ם עִם־בֵּ֤ית אָבִי֙ חֶ֔סֶד וּנְתַתֶּ֥ם לִ֖י א֥וֹת אֱמֶֽת׃

Hebrew (Masoretic text)

The Church Fathers on this verse

One Church Father comments on this verse

Clement of Rome

1st centuryChurch Father

"Promise me by the Lord that as I have shown kindness to you, so you will show kindness to my family and provide me with a sign of assurance. The men replied to her, 'When the Lord gives us the land, we will extend to you mercy and faithfulness.' The spies assured Rahab, 'It shall be as you have said; once you learn of our arrival, gather everyone into your home, and they will be safe, but those who remain outside will meet their end.' They then indicated for her to tie a scarlet cord from her window, demonstrating that all who place their faith in God would receive salvation through the blood of the Lord. Beloved, recognize that this woman possessed not only faith but also prophetic insight."

Cross references

Passages read together with this verse.