Greek Word Study
The meaning of “Ῥαάβ”
Understanding Rhaáb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of Hebrew origin (רָחָב) Rahab. - Raab (i.e. Rachab), a Canaanitess
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
Ῥαάβ
Phonetichrah-ab'
TransliterationRhaáb
Grammar Code
N:N-F-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of Hebrew origin (רָחָב) Rahab. - Raab (i.e. Rachab), a Canaanitess
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Hebrews 11:31 | “By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace.” Word: Ῥαάβ (Rhaáb) | |
| James 2:25 | “Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?” Word: Ῥαάβ (Rhaáb) |