◄ 7294. Rahab ►
Strong's Lexicon Rahab: Rahab Original Word: רַהַב Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: Rahab Pronunciation: rah'-hab Phonetic Spelling: (rah'-hab) Definition: Rahab Meaning: Rahab is a proper noun used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a mythical sea monster or dragon, symbolizing chaos and opposition to God. It is also used metaphorically to represent Egypt as a proud and oppressive power. Word Origin: Derived from the root רָהַב (rahav), which means to act stormily or boisterously. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of Rahab as a symbol of chaos and opposition is not directly paralleled in the Greek New Testament. However, the theme of God's victory over chaos and evil is echoed in various passages, such as in the imagery of the dragon in Revelation (e.g., Revelation 12:3-9). While there is no direct Greek equivalent to the Hebrew Rahab, the overarching theme of divine triumph over chaos is a consistent biblical motif. Usage: The term Rahab appears in poetic and prophetic contexts within the Hebrew Scriptures, often symbolizing the forces of chaos or the arrogance of nations opposing God. It is used to depict Egypt's downfall and God's sovereignty over chaotic forces. Context: Rahab is a term found in the Hebrew Bible, primarily in poetic and prophetic literature. It is often associated with the imagery of a sea monster or dragon, representing chaos and opposition to divine order. In the context of the Hebrew Scriptures, Rahab is used metaphorically to describe Egypt, particularly in its role as an oppressive power against Israel. This imagery is evident in passages such as Isaiah 51:9, where Rahab is depicted as a defeated monster, symbolizing God's triumph over chaos and oppressive nations. In Psalm 87:4, Rahab is mentioned alongside other nations, highlighting its historical significance and the eventual inclusion of all nations in God's redemptive plan. The use of Rahab in these contexts underscores the theme of God's sovereignty and the ultimate subjugation of chaotic and rebellious forces. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from rahab Definition "storm," a name for Eg. NASB Translation Rahab (2). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Rahab The same as rahab; Rahab (i.e. Boaster), an epithet of Egypt -- Rahab. see HEBREW rahab Forms and Transliterations רַ֖הַב רַ֥הַב רָ֑הַב רהב ra·haḇ rā·haḇ rahaḇ rāhaḇ Rahav Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Psalm 87:4 HEB: אַזְכִּ֤יר ׀ רַ֥הַב וּבָבֶ֗ל לְֽיֹ֫דְעָ֥י NAS: I shall mention Rahab and Babylon KJV: I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon INT: shall mention Rahab and Babylon know Psalm 89:10 HEB: דִכִּ֣אתָ כֶחָלָ֣ל רָ֑הַב בִּזְר֥וֹעַ עֻ֝זְּךָ֗ KJV: Thou hast broken Rahab in pieces, INT: crushed is slain Rahab arm your mighty Isaiah 51:9 HEB: הִ֛יא הַמַּחְצֶ֥בֶת רַ֖הַב מְחוֹלֶ֥לֶת תַּנִּֽין׃ KJV: [Art] thou not it that hath cut Rahab, [and] wounded INT: who cut Rahab pierced dragon 3 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 7294 3 Occurrences ra·haḇ — 3 Occ.