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Joshua 2:12

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2:12 So now, promise me this with an oath sworn in the Lord’s name. 1  Because I have shown allegiance to you, show allegiance to my family. 2  Give me a solemn pledge 3 

Joshua 7:19

Context
7:19 So Joshua said to Achan, “My son, honor 4  the Lord God of Israel and give him praise! Tell me what you did; don’t hide anything from me!”

1 tn Heb “Now, swear to me by the Lord.”

sn To swear an oath in the Lord’s name would make the Lord the witness and guarantor of the promise attached to the oath. If the person making the oath should go back on the promise, the Lord would judge him for breaking the contract.

2 tn Heb “with the house of my father.”

3 tn Heb “true sign,” that is, “an inviolable token or pledge.”

4 tn Heb “give glory to.”



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