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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)

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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.

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