Joshua 2:20

20 But if you tell what we are doing, we will be released from the oath you made us swear.”

Joshua 2:20 in Other Translations

20 And if thou utter this our business, then we will be quit of thine oath which thou hast made us to swear.

20 But if you tell this business of ours, then we shall be guiltless with respect to your oath that you have made us swear."

20 If you betray us, however, we are not bound by this oath in any way.”

20 But if you tell anyone of our business here, the oath you made us swear is canceled - we're no longer responsible."

20 And if you report our mission, we are free from the oath you made us swear."

Joshua 2:20 Meaning and Commentary

Joshua 2:20

And if thou utter this our business
So that others would either hang out scarlet threads or get into her house for shelter, (See Gill on Joshua 2:14);

then we will be quit of thine oath which thou hast made us to swear;
be under no obligation to make it good, by saving her and her father's house.

Joshua 2:20 In-Context

18 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.

19 If any of them go outside your house into the street, their blood will be on their own heads; we will not be responsible. As for those who are in the house with you, their blood will be on our head if a hand is laid on them.

20 But if you tell what we are doing, we will be released from the oath you made us swear.”

21 “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.

22 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.

Cross References

• 1. S Genesis 24:8; S Genesis 47:31