Heb 11:31 | TNotes | STEP | 11:31 Rahab the prostitute (Josh 2 ; 6:25 ) showed faith in the power of the God of Israel by protecting the spies who came to her home (cp. Jas 2:25 ). As a result, she and her family were not destroyed but joined the community of Israel. In fact, Rahab was an ancestor of Jesus (Matt 1:5 ).

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dJas 2:25►

eMatt 1:5►

‏ Hebrews 11:31

11:31 ^a Rahab the prostitute (Josh 2 ^b; 6:25 ^c) showed faith in the power of the God of Israel by protecting the spies who came to her home (cp. Jas 2:25 ^d). As a result, she and her family were not destroyed but joined the community of Israel. In fact, Rahab was an ancestor of Jesus (Matt 1:5 ^e).