The meaning of “רָחַב”
Understanding râchab reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be an en-(make) large(-ing), make room, make (open) wide. - to broaden (intransitive or transitive, literal or figurativ...
רָחַב
be an en-(make) large(-ing), make room, make (open) wide. - to broaden (intransitive or transitive, literal or figurative) 1) to be or grow wide, be or grow large 1a) (Qal) to be widened, be enlarged 1b) (Niphal) broad or roomy pasture (participle) 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make large 1c2) to enlarge
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 26:22 | “And he removed from thence, and digged another well; and for that they strove not: and he called the name of it Rehoboth; and he said, For now the Lord hath made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land.” Word: רָחַב (râchab) | |
| Deuteronomy 19:8 | “And if the Lord thy God enlarge thy coast, as he hath sworn unto thy fathers, and give thee all the land which he promised to give unto thy fathers;” Word: רָחַב (râchab) | |
| 2 Samuel 22:37 | “Thou hast enlarged my steps under me; so that my feet did not slip.” Word: רָחַב (râchab) | |
| Proverbs 18:16 | “A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.” Word: רָחַב (râchab) | |
| Ezekiel 41:7 | “And there was an enlarging, and a winding about still upward to the side chambers: for the winding about of the house went still upward round about the house: therefore the breadth of the house was still upward, and so increased from the lowest chamber to the highest by the midst.” Word: רָחַב (râchab) |
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