Translations
KJVPrimary
King James VersionAnd it came to pass about the time of shutting of the gate, when it was dark, that the men went out: whither the men went I wot not: pursue after them quickly; for ye shall overtake them.
F.O.G.Secondary
The F.O.GWhen it came time to shut the gate at dark, the men went out. Where they went I do not know — but pursue them quickly! You can still overtake them.'
F.O.G.M.
F.O.G MessageAs darkness fell and the gate was closing, the men slipped out. I don't know which way they went — but hurry! You can still catch them.'
BSB
Berean Standard BibleAt dusk, when the gate was about to close, the men went out, and I do not know which way they went. Pursue them quickly, and you may catch them!”
Footnotes
Rachav's deception is narrated entirely without moral commentary — the text simply records what she did. This silence has generated rich theological debate; notably, Hebrews 11:31 and James 2:25 commend her faith rather than address her lie, letting the narrative do its own interpretive work. Yahweh's purposes consistently advance through morally complex human actors — a pattern running from Tamar to David. Both FOG and FOG Message preserve the ambiguity without editorial softening.
