Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous for what she did when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction? New Living Translation Rahab the prostitute is another example. She was shown to be right with God by her actions when she hid those messengers and sent them safely away by a different road. English Standard Version And in the same way was not also Rahab the prostitute justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out by another way? Berean Standard Bible In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute justified by her actions when she welcomed the spies and sent them off on another route? Berean Literal Bible And likewise was not Rahab the prostitute also justified by works, having received the messengers and having sent them forth by another way? King James Bible Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way? New King James Version Likewise, was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out another way? New American Standard Bible In the same way, was Rahab the prostitute not justified by works also when she received the messengers and sent them out by another way? NASB 1995 In the same way, was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out by another way? NASB 1977 And in the same way was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works, when she received the messengers and sent them out by another way? Legacy Standard Bible And in the same way, was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out by another way? Amplified Bible In the same way, was Rahab the prostitute not justified by works too, when she received the [Hebrew] spies as guests and protected them, and sent them away [to escape] by a different route? Christian Standard Bible In the same way, wasn’t Rahab the prostitute also justified by works in receiving the messengers and sending them out by a different route? Holman Christian Standard Bible And in the same way, wasn’t Rahab the prostitute also justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out by a different route? American Standard Version And in like manner was not also Rahab the harlot justified by works, in that she received the messengers, and sent them out another way? Contemporary English Version For example, Rahab had been a prostitute. But she pleased God when she welcomed the spies and sent them home by another way. English Revised Version And in like manner was not also Rahab the harlot justified by works, in that she received the messengers, and sent them out another way? GOD'S WORD® Translation The same is true of the prostitute Rahab who welcomed the spies and sent them away on another road. She received God's approval because of what she did. Good News Translation It was the same with the prostitute Rahab. She was put right with God through her actions, by welcoming the Israelite spies and helping them to escape by a different road. International Standard Version Likewise, Rahab the prostitute was justified through actions when she welcomed the messengers and sent them away on a different road, wasn't she? Majority Standard Bible In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute justified by her actions when she welcomed the spies and sent them off on another route? NET Bible And similarly, was not Rahab the prostitute also justified by works when she welcomed the messengers and sent them out by another way? New Heart English Bible In like manner was not Rahab the prostitute also justified by works, in that she received the messengers, and sent them out another way? Webster's Bible Translation Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way? Weymouth New Testament In the same way also was not the notorious sinner Rahab declared to be righteous because of her actions when she welcomed the spies and hurriedly helped them to escape another way? World English Bible In the same way, wasn’t Rahab the prostitute also justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out another way? Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand in like manner also Rahab the prostitute—was she not considered righteous out of works, having received the messengers, and having sent [them] forth by another way? Berean Literal Bible And likewise was not Rahab the prostitute also justified by works, having received the messengers and having sent them forth by another way? Young's Literal Translation and in like manner also Rahab the harlot -- was she not out of works declared righteous, having received the messengers, and by another way having sent forth? Smith's Literal Translation And likewise also was not Rehab the harlot justified by works, having received the messengers, and cast out by another way? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd in like manner also Rahab the harlot, was not she justified by works, receiving the messengers, and sending them out another way? Catholic Public Domain Version Similarly also, Rahab, the harlot, was she not justified by works, by receiving the messengers and sending them out through another way? New American Bible And in the same way, was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works when she welcomed the messengers and sent them out by a different route? New Revised Standard Version Likewise, was not Rahab the prostitute also justified by works when she welcomed the messengers and sent them out by another road? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLikewise also was not Rahab the harlot, justified by works, when she welcomed the spies, and sent them out another way? Aramaic Bible in Plain English In this way also, was not Rahab the harlot justified by works when she received the scouts and sent them out by another way? NT Translations Anderson New TestamentLikewise, was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and sent them out another way? Godbey New Testament And likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, having received the spies, and sent them out by another way? Haweis New Testament But was not Rahab the harlot in like manner justified by works, when she entertained the messengers, and sent them away by a different road? Mace New Testament was it not likewise for her actions, that Rahab, formerly a loose liver, was accounted as just, for having entertain'd the messengers of Joshuah, and dismiss'd them the securest way? Weymouth New Testament In the same way also was not the notorious sinner Rahab declared to be righteous because of her actions when she welcomed the spies and hurriedly helped them to escape another way? Worrell New Testament And, in like manner, was not also Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she received the messengers, and sent them out by another way? Worsley New Testament And in like manner also was not the harlot Rahab justified by works, when she entertained the spies, and let them out another way? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Faith and Works…24As you can see, a man is justified by his deeds and not by faith alone. 25 In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute justified by her actions when she welcomed the spies and sent them off on another route? 26As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.… Cross References Joshua 2:1-21 Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim, saying, “Go, inspect the land, especially Jericho.” So they went and entered the house of a prostitute named Rahab and stayed there. / And it was reported to the king of Jericho: “Behold, some men of Israel have come here tonight to spy out the land.” / So the king of Jericho sent to Rahab and said, “Bring out the men who came to you and entered your house, for they have come to spy out the whole land.” ... Hebrews 11:31 By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies in peace, did not perish with those who were disobedient. Matthew 1:5 Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse, Joshua 6:17 Now the city and everything in it must be devoted to the LORD for destruction. Only Rahab the prostitute and all those with her in her house will live, because she hid the spies we sent. Joshua 6:22-25 Meanwhile, Joshua told the two men who had spied out the land, “Go into the house of the prostitute and bring out the woman and all who are with her, just as you promised her.” / So the young spies went in and brought out Rahab, her father and mother and brothers, and all who belonged to her. They brought out her whole family and settled them outside the camp of Israel. / Then the Israelites burned up the city and everything in it. However, they put the silver and gold and articles of bronze and iron into the treasury of the LORD’s house. ... Romans 3:28 For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the law. Romans 4:2-5 If Abraham was indeed justified by works, he had something to boast about, but not before God. / For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” / Now the wages of the worker are not credited as a gift, but as an obligation. ... Galatians 3:6-9 So also, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” / Understand, then, that those who have faith are sons of Abraham. / The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and foretold the gospel to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you.” ... Ephesians 2:8-10 For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, / not by works, so that no one can boast. / For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life. 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. / And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. 1 Peter 2:12 Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us. 1 Timothy 5:10 and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work. Titus 3:8 This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people. Matthew 7:21-23 Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven. / Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ / Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’ Luke 7:36-50 Then one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to eat with him, and He entered the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table. / When a sinful woman from that town learned that Jesus was dining there, she brought an alabaster jar of perfume. / As she stood behind Him at His feet weeping, she began to wet His feet with her tears and wipe them with her hair. Then she kissed His feet and anointed them with the perfume. ... Treasury of Scripture Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way? was. Joshua 2:1 And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into an harlot's house, named Rahab, and lodged there. Matthew 1:5 And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse; Rachab. Matthew 21:31 Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you. justified. James 2:18,22 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works… when. Joshua 2:19-21 And it shall be, that whosoever shall go out of the doors of thy house into the street, his blood shall be upon his head, and we will be guiltless: and whosoever shall be with thee in the house, his blood shall be on our head, if any hand be upon him… Joshua 6:17,22-25 And the city shall be accursed, even it, and all that are therein, to the LORD: only Rahab the harlot shall live, she and all that are with her in the house, because she hid the messengers that we sent… Hebrews 11:31 By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace. Jump to Previous Actions Considered Declared Different Escape Harlot Helped House Hurriedly Judged Justified Likewise Manner Messengers Notorious Principle Prostitute Rahab Received Righteous Righteousness Sinner Spies Wasn't Way Welcomed WorksJump to Next Actions Considered Declared Different Escape Harlot Helped House Hurriedly Judged Justified Likewise Manner Messengers Notorious Principle Prostitute Rahab Received Righteous Righteousness Sinner Spies Wasn't Way Welcomed WorksJames 2 1. Do not regard the rich and despise the poor brothers;13. rather we are to be loving and merciful; 14. and not to boast of faith without deeds; 17. because faith without deeds is useless; 19. as is the faith of the demons; 21. however, Abraham displayed both faith and actions; 25. as did Rahab. In the same way This phrase connects the example of Rahab to the preceding discussion about faith and works. The Greek phrase "ὁμοίως" (homoios) suggests a comparison or similarity. James is drawing a parallel between Rahab's actions and the principle that faith without works is dead. This connection emphasizes that genuine faith is demonstrated through actions, a theme central to the epistle. was not even Rahab the prostitute justified by her actions when she welcomed the spies and sent them off on another route Sent them out.--Literally, hastened, or thrust them forth, showing her haste and fear. It may not be out of place to notice that Clement, Bishop of Rome, one of the Apostolic Fathers, in his first letter to the Corinthians, sees in the scarlet thread which Rahab bound in her window a type of our Redeemer's blood. And it is most remarkable, as showing the mercy of God, that this outcast of society was not only saved alive and brought into the fold of Israel, but became a direct ancestress of her Saviour, by marriage with Salmon, the great-great-grandfather of David (Matthew 1:5). Verse 25. -(4) Fourth point: Proof from the case of Rahab the harlot of justification by works (cf. Joshua 2; Joshua 6:25). Rahab is mentioned elsewhere in the New Testament in Hebrews 11:31, where she also appears as Ῥαὰβ ἡ πόρνη, and is spoken of as having "received the spies," δεξαμένη τοὺς κατασκόπους cf. ὑποδεξαμένη τοὺς ἀγγέλους here. There, however, she is regarded as an instance of faith (see above in preliminary note). The only other place where her name occurs is in the genealogy of our Lord, in Matthew 1:5, "Salmon begat Booz of Rachab (ἐκ τῆς Ραχάβ)." Greek In the same way,Ὁμοίως (Homoiōs) Adverb Strong's 3668: In like manner, similarly, in the same way, equally. Adverb from homoios; similarly. {was} not οὐκ (ouk) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. even καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. Rahab Ῥαὰβ (Rhaab) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 4460: Rahab, a Canaanitess, who rescued the Hebrew spies at Jericho. Of Hebrew origin; Raab, a Canaanitess. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. prostitute πόρνη (pornē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 4204: A prostitute; met: an idolatrous community. Feminine of pornos; a strumpet; figuratively, an idolater. justified ἐδικαιώθη (edikaiōthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1344: From dikaios; to render just or innocent. by ἐξ (ex) Preposition Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. her actions ἔργων (ergōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 2041: From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. when she welcomed ὑποδεξαμένη (hypodexamenē) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 5264: From hupo and dechomai; to admit under one's roof, i.e. Entertain hospitably. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. messengers ἀγγέλους (angelous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 32: From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. sent [them] off ἐκβαλοῦσα (ekbalousa) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 1544: To throw (cast, put) out; I banish; I bring forth, produce. From ek and ballo; to eject. on another ἑτέρᾳ (hetera) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 2087: (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different. route? ὁδῷ (hodō) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3598: A way, road, journey, path. Apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress; figuratively, a mode or means. Links James 2:25 NIVJames 2:25 NLT James 2:25 ESV James 2:25 NASB James 2:25 KJV James 2:25 BibleApps.com James 2:25 Biblia Paralela James 2:25 Chinese Bible James 2:25 French Bible James 2:25 Catholic Bible NT Letters: James 2:25 In like manner wasn't Rahab the prostitute (Ja Jas. Jam) |
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