Joshua 2:17 cpdv — And they said to her: “We shall be innocent of this oath, to which you have sworn us,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And they said to her: “We shall be innocent of this oath, to which you have sworn us, "

— Joshua 2:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Joshua 2 — Context

14

They responded to her: “May our lives be yours unto death, if only you do not betray us. And when the Lord will have delivered the land to us, we will act toward you with mercy and truth.”

15

Therefore, she sent them down from a window with a rope. For her house was joined to the wall.

16

And she said to them: “Climb up to the mountains; otherwise, they may meet you as they are returning. And lay hidden there for three days, until they return. And then you will go on your way.”

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And they said to her: “We shall be innocent of this oath, to which you have sworn us,

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if, when we enter into the land, this scarlet cord has been placed as a sign, and you have tied it at the window by which you let us down. And so, gather your father, and mother, and brothers, and all your family into your house.

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Whoever will have exited from the door of your house, his blood will be on his own head, and we will be uninvolved. But the blood of all who will be with you in the house shall fall back upon our own head, if anyone touches them.

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But if you will have betrayed us, so that you spread this word in their midst, we will be free from this oath, to which you have sworn us.”

Joshua 2:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Joshua 2:17 say?
Joshua 2:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And they said to her: “We shall be innocent of this oath, to which you have sworn us, ”
Where is Joshua 2:17 in the Bible?
Joshua 2:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Joshua, chapter 2, verse 17.
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 2:17.
What translation should I read Joshua 2:17 in?
Joshua 2:17 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 2:17?
Joshua 2:17 reads (CPDV): “And they said to her: “We shall be innocent of this oath, to which you have sworn us, ” 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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