Original Word: רָחָב
Part of Speech: Proper Name Feminine
Transliteration: Rachab
Pronunciation: rah-KHAB
Phonetic Spelling: (raw-khawb')
Definition: To be wide, to be spacious, to enlarge
Meaning: Rachab

Rahab

The same as rachab; proud; Rachab, a Canaanitess -- Rahab.

see HEBREW rachab

Word Origin
from rachab
Definition
a harlot in Jericho
NASB Translation
Rahab (5).

II. רָחָב proper name, feminine harlot in Jericho; — Joshua 2:1,3; Joshua 6:17,23,25 (all J E); Ρααβ (so Hebrews 3:11; James 2:25, but Matthew 1:5 Ραχαβ).

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root רָחַב (rachab), meaning "to be wide" or "to be spacious."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry for Rahab is Strong's G4460, Ῥαχάβ (Rhachab), which appears in the New Testament references to Rahab, particularly in the genealogical and faith contexts mentioned above.

Usage: The name Rahab is used in the Old Testament to refer to a Canaanite woman who lived in Jericho. She is notably recognized for her role in assisting the Israelite spies sent by Joshua.

Context: Rahab is a significant figure in the biblical narrative found in the Book of Joshua. She is introduced as a harlot living in the city of Jericho. When Joshua sent two spies to scout the city, Rahab provided them shelter and protection from the king's men. In return for her assistance, the spies promised to spare her and her family during the impending conquest of Jericho. Rahab's house was marked with a scarlet cord, ensuring her safety when the Israelites captured the city. Her actions demonstrated faith in the God of Israel, and she is commended for her faith in the New Testament (Hebrews 11:31; James 2:25). Rahab is also noted in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, as mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 1:5), highlighting her inclusion in the lineage of the Messiah.

רָ֠חָב רָחָ֖ב רָחָ֣ב רָחָ֨ב רחב rā·ḥāḇ raChav racho rāḥāḇInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts