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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 5552 spies
5552 spies
5552 spies
Spies were used to collect information, usually of a military nature
Joseph’s brothers accused of being spies: Ge 42:9-11,14-16,30-34 Spies sent to reconnoitre the promised land: Nu 13:1-20; Nu 21:32; Dt 1:22; Jos 2:1-3 Rahab hides the spies: Jos 6:17,22,25; Heb 11:31; Jas 2:25Jos 7:2; Jdg 1:23-24; Jdg 18:2,14,17; 2Sa 10:3 pp 1Ch 19:3
Spies were used to incriminate Jesus Christ and the first Christians
Lk 20:20-22 pp Mt 22:15-16 pp Mk 12:13-14; Gal 2:4
See also
| 5202 | accusation, false |
| 5605 | warfare |
| 5941 | secrecy |
| 5969 | treachery |
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
