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Berean Standard Bible

“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 and brothers and all your family into your house.”

Joshua 2:18

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Joshua sends two spies to Jericho, where the prostitute Rahab hides them because she has heard what God did for Israel. She asks them to spare her family when Israel attacks, and they agree to a pledge.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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 and brothers and all your family into your house.

World English Bible (WEB)

Behold, when we come into the land, tie this line of scarlet thread in the window which you used to let us down. Gather to yourself into the house your father, your mother, your brothers, and all your father’s household.

King James Version (KJV)

Behold, when we come into the land, thou shalt bind this line of scarlet thread in the window which thou didst let us down by: and thou shalt bring thy father, and thy mother, and thy brethren, and all thy father’s household, home unto thee.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Behold, when we come into the land, thou shalt bind this line of scarlet thread in the window which thou didst let us down by: and thou shalt gather unto thee into the house thy father, and thy mother, and thy brethren, and all thy father`s household.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

If, when we come into the land, you put this cord of bright red thread in the window from which you let us down; and get your father and mother and your brothers and all your family into the house;

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

He aquí, cuando nosotros entráremos en la tierra, tú atarás este cordón de grana á la ventana por la cual nos descolgaste: y tú juntarás en tu casa tu padre y tu madre, tus hermanos y toda la familia de tu padre.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

si no dejas esta cuerda colgando en la ventana y si tus parientes, tu padre, tu madre, tus hermanos o cualquier otro no están dentro de la casa.

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