Joshua 2:21 - New International Version (Anglicised) ‘Agreed,’ she replied. ‘Let it be as you say.’ So she sent them away, and they departed. And she tied the scarlet cord in the window. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And she said, According unto your words, so be it. And she sent them away, and they departed: and she bound the scarlet line in the window. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And she said, According to your words, so it is. Then she sent them away and they departed; and she bound the scarlet cord in the window. American Standard Version (1901) And she said, According unto your words, so be it. And she sent them away, and they departed: and she bound the scarlet line in the window. Common English Bible She said, “These things will happen just like you said.” She sent them away and they went off. Then she tied the red cord in the window. Catholic Public Domain Version And she responded, "Just as you have spoken, so let it be done." And sending them to travel on, she hung the scarlet cord at the window. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And she answered: As you have spoken, so be it done. And sending them on their way, she hung the scarlet cord in the window. |
‘Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
unless, when we enter the land, you have tied this scarlet cord in the window through which you let us down, and unless you have brought your father and mother, your brothers and all your family into your house.
But if you tell what we are doing, we will be released from the oath you made us swear.’
When they left, they went into the hills and stayed there three days, until the pursuers had searched all along the road and returned without finding them.