BDB7848
II. רָחָב proper name, feminine harlot in Jericho; — Josh 2:1; Josh 2:3; Josh 6:17; Josh 6:23; Josh 6:25 (all J E ); Ρααβ (so Heb 3:11; Jas 2:25, but Matt 1:5 Ραχαβ).
Strong's Lexicon
H7343
H7343 — רָחָב
Hebrew / Aramaic entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
| Strong's Number: | H7343 |
|---|---|
| Word: | רָחָב |
| Part of Speech: | name |
| Etymology: | the same as H7342 |
| Language: | Hebrew |
| Occurrences: | 5 |
| Transliteration: | Rachab |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | raw-khawb' |
| Meaning: | 1. proud 2. Rachab, a Canaanitess |
| KJV Renderings: | Rahab. |
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