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Rahab
Rahab in the Bible — the harlot of Jericho (JOS 2:1). Referenced in 1 scripture passage.
Name meaning: “proud; quarrelsome (applied to Egypt)”
Profile
- Gender
- female
- Scripture References
- 1 reference
- Known Names
- 1 name
Names & Labels (1)
Rahabproper name
- Hebrew
- רָחָ֖ב
- Transliteration
- rachav
- Meaning
- spacious, broad
- Greek
- Ρααβ
- Reference
- JOS 2:1
- Strong's
- H7343
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Rahab in the Bible?
Rahab is described in the Bible as the harlot of Jericho (JOS 2:1).
What does the name Rahab mean?
The name Rahab means “proud; quarrelsome (applied to Egypt)” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.