James 2:25
James · New Testament · Chapter 2
“Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?”James 2:25
What Does James 2:25 Mean?
James 2:25 is found in the book of James, chapter 2, verse 25 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 15 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (15)
These passages are connected to James 2:25 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Hebrews 11:31“By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace.”Joshua 6:22“But Joshua had said unto the two men that had spied out the country, Go into the harlot’s house, and bring out thence the woman, and all that she hath, as ye sware unto her.”Joshua 2:1“And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into an harlot’s house, named Rahab, and lodged there.”Joshua 2:19“And it shall be, that whosoever shall go out of the doors of thy house into the street, his blood shall be upon his head, and we will be guiltless: and whosoever shall be with thee in the house, his blood shall be on our head, if any hand be upon him.”Joshua 2:4“And the woman took the two men, and hid them, and said thus, There came men unto me, but I wist not whence they were:”Joshua 2:15“Then she let them down by a cord through the window: for her house was upon the town wall, and she dwelt upon the wall.”Matthew 1:5“And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;”Joshua 6:17“And the city shall be accursed, even it, and all that are therein, to the LORD: only Rahab the harlot shall live, she and all that are with her in the house, because she hid the messengers that we sent.”Joshua 2:6“But she had brought them up to the roof of the house, and hid them with the stalks of flax, which she had laid in order upon the roof.”Joshua 6:25“And Joshua saved Rahab the harlot alive, and her father’s household, and all that she had; and she dwelleth in Israel even unto this day; because she hid the messengers, which Joshua sent to spy out Jericho.”Matthew 21:31“Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.”James 2:18“Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.”James 2:22“Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?”Joshua 2:16“And she said unto them, Get you to the mountain, lest the pursuers meet you; and hide yourselves there three days, until the pursuers be returned: and afterward may ye go your way.”Song of Solomon 1:8“If thou know not, O thou fairest among women, go thy way forth by the footsteps of the flock, and feed thy kids beside the shepherds’ tents.”
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