Word Study
The meaning of “רָחָב”
Understanding Râchâb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
H7343
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
רָחָב
Phoneticraw-khawb'
TransliterationRâchâb
Grammar Code
N:N-F-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
the same as רָחָב; proud Rahab. - § Rahab = "wide" - Rachab, a Canaanitess 1) a harlot of Jericho who aided the spies to escape; saved from the destruction of Jericho; married Salmon, an ancestor of David and of Christ; commended for her faith in the book of James
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
5 total references
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
5x
Most Frequent Book
Joshua
Book Distribution
Joshua5
Devotional Reflection
How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'רָחָב' deepen your understanding of Joshua 2:1?