Rahab is a Hero of the Faith

Rahab was a Gentile woman and a sex worker. Thanks to her, the Hebrew people captured the city of Jericho. The Bible lauds her as a hero of the faith.

INTRODUCTION

Rahab was a Gentile woman who lived in Jericho.

She helped the Hebrew people capture the city of Jericho by hiding two men. They had been sent to scout out the city prior to their attack.

The New Testament lauds her as an example of a saint who lived by faith, as well as someone considered righteous for her works.

In Joshua 2:1, the Hebrew word for her occupation is אשה זונה (“ishah zonah”). That means “a prostitute woman”. Rahab was a sex worker.

BIBLE VERSES

Joshua 2:6. But she had brought them up to the roof, and hidden them under the stalks of flax which she had laid in order on the roof.

Hebrews 11:31. By faith, Rahab the prostitute didn’t perish with those who were disobedient, having received the spies in peace.

James 2:25. In the same way, wasn’t Rahab the prostitute also justified by works, in that she received the messengers and sent them out another way?

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