Joshua 2:14 bbe — And the men said to her, Our life for yours if you keep our business secret; and when the Lord has given us the land, w…

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"And the men said to her, Our life for yours if you keep our business secret; and when the Lord has given us the land, we will keep faith and be kind to you."

— Joshua 2:14, Bible in Basic English

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Joshua 2 — Context

11

And because of this news, our hearts became like water, and there was no more spirit in any of us because of you; for the Lord your God is God in heaven on high and here on earth.

12

So now, will you give me your oath by the Lord, that, because I have been kind to you, you will be kind to my father's house,

13

And that you will keep safe my father and mother and my brothers and sisters and all they have, so that death may not come on us?

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And the men said to her, Our life for yours if you keep our business secret; and when the Lord has given us the land, we will keep faith and be kind to you.

15

Then she let them down from the window by a cord, for the house where she was living was on the town wall.

16

And she said to them, Get away into the hill-country, or the men who have gone after you will overtake you; keep yourselves safe there for three days, till the searchers have come back, and then go on your way.

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And the men said to her, We will only be responsible for this oath which you have made us take,

Joshua 2:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 2:14 say?
Joshua 2:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the men said to her, Our life for yours if you keep our business secret; and when the Lord has given us the land, we will keep faith and be kind to you.”
Where is Joshua 2:14 in the Bible?
Joshua 2:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 2, verse 14.
Who wrote Joshua?
Joshua is traditionally attributed to Joshua (traditional). Traditionally written by Joshua with later additions noting his death and burial. It was written c. 1405–1380 BC.
What is the book of Joshua about?
Joshua is the account of Israel's entry into Canaan under Moses' successor — the crossing of the Jordan, the fall of Jericho, the conquest of the land, and its division among the twelve tribes. It is a record of God's faithfulness to his covenant promise to Abraham.
What are the major themes of Joshua?
Joshua explores themes including Conquest, Faithfulness, Inheritance, Courage, Holy War. These themes shape the meaning and context of Joshua 2:14.
What translation should I read Joshua 2:14 in?
Joshua 2:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Joshua 2:14?
Joshua 2:14 reads (BBE): “And the men said to her, Our life for yours if you keep our business secret; and when the Lord has given us the land, we will keep faith and be kind to you.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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