Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Hand » Of friendship
When Jehu went on from there, he met Jehonadab the son of Rechab coming to meet him. He greeted him and said to him, “Is your heart right, as my heart is with yours?” Jehonadab answered, “It is.” Jehu said “If it is, give me your hand.” He gave him his hand, and Jehu pulled him up into the chariot.
“Give me a pledge (guarantee, promise) with Yourself [acknowledge my innocence before my death];
Who is there that will
hands » Suretiship entered into by striking
A man lacking common sense gives a pledge
And becomes guarantor [for the debt of another] in the presence of his neighbor.
Do not be among those who give pledges [involving themselves in others’ finances],
Or among those who become guarantors for others’ debts.
If you have given your pledge for [the debt of] a stranger or another [outside your family],
“Give me a pledge (guarantee, promise) with Yourself [acknowledge my innocence before my death];
Who is there that will