Berean Strong's Lexicon Rachab: To be wide, to be spacious, to enlarge Original Word: רָחַב Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 4115 (πλατύνω, platynō): To make broad, enlarge - Strong's Greek 4116 (πλατύς, platys): Broad, wide Usage: The Hebrew verb "Rachab" primarily conveys the idea of broadening or enlarging. It is often used in the context of physical space, such as making a path or territory wider, but it can also have metaphorical implications, such as expanding influence or increasing freedom. The term can imply both literal and figurative expansion, suggesting growth, liberation, or an increase in capacity. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of space and territory was significant, both for practical reasons and as a symbol of divine blessing. Land was a critical resource, and the expansion of territory often signified prosperity and God's favor. The idea of "Rachab" would resonate with the Israelites' experiences of conquest and settlement in the Promised Land, as well as their understanding of God's provision and protection. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom rachab Definition a harlot in Jericho NASB Translation Rahab (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs 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). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Rahab The same as rachab; proud; Rachab, a Canaanitess -- Rahab. see HEBREW rachab Forms and Transliterations רָ֠חָב רָחָ֖ב רָחָ֣ב רָחָ֨ב רחב rā·ḥāḇ raChav racho rāḥāḇLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 2:1 HEB: זוֹנָ֛ה וּשְׁמָ֥הּ רָחָ֖ב וַיִּשְׁכְּבוּ־ שָֽׁמָּה׃ NAS: whose name was Rahab, and lodged KJV: house, named Rahab, and lodged there. INT: an harlot's name was Rahab and lodged there Joshua 2:3 Joshua 6:17 Joshua 6:23 Joshua 6:25 5 Occurrences |
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