And the men said unto her, We will be blameless of this thine oath which thou hast made us swear.
The men said to her, 'We will be free from blame regarding this promise you made us swear to keep.'
The spies are telling Rahab that they will be released from their oath to protect her if certain conditions aren't met.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Joshua, two Israelite spies were sent to scout the city of Jericho before the Israelites conquered it as part of their promised land inheritance. Rahab, a resident of Jericho and a woman of faith who recognized the power of Israel's God, hid the spies from the king's men and negotiated for the safety of her family in return. The spies assured her that they would be blameless regarding their oath if she followed their instructions, such as marking her house with a scarlet cord.
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