The meaning of “רְחֹב”
Understanding rᵉchôb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or רְחוֹב rᵉchôwb (rekh-obe'); from רָחַב broad place (way), street. See also בֵּית רְחוֹב. - a width, i.e. (concretely)...
רְחֹב
or רְחוֹב rᵉchôwb (rekh-obe'); from רָחַב broad place (way), street. See also בֵּית רְחוֹב. - a width, i.e. (concretely) avenue or area 1) broad or open place or plaza
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 19:2 | “And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant’s house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night.” Word: רְחֹב (rᵉchôb) | |
| 2 Chronicles 32:6 | “And he set captains of war over the people, and gathered them together to him in the street of the gate of the city, and spake comfortably to them, saying,” Word: רְחֹב (rᵉchôb) | |
| Job 29:7 | “When I went out to the gate through the city, when I prepared my seat in the street!” Word: רְחֹב (rᵉchôb) | |
| Isaiah 59:14 | “And judgment is turned away backward, and justice standeth afar off: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter.” Word: רְחֹב (rᵉchôb) | |
| Daniel 9:25 | “Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublous times.” Word: רְחֹב (rᵉchôb) |
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