Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of רַחַב

Understanding rachab reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

breadth, broad place. - a width 1) breadth, broad or wide expanse

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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

רַחַב

Phoneticrakh'-ab
Transliterationrachab
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

breadth, broad place. - a width 1) breadth, broad or wide expanse

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Job 36:16

Even so would he have removed thee out of the strait into a broad place, where there is no straitness; and that which should be set on thy table should be full of fatness.

Word: רַחַב (rachab)
Job 38:18

Hast thou perceived the breadth of the earth? declare if thou knowest it all.

Word: רַחַב (rachab)

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