KJV ORIGINAL
By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Because of her faith, Rahab the prostitute didn't get destroyed along with everyone else who refused to believe — she welcomed God's messengers and protected them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Faith can flip your whole story, no matter where you started.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The letter to the Hebrews was written by an unknown author to Jewish Christians in the first century CE. It was written to encourage these believers, who were facing persecution, to persevere in their faith and not revert to Judaism.
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