4477. Rhachab
Strong's Lexicon
Rhachab: Rahab

Original Word: Ῥαχάβ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Rhachab
Pronunciation: rah-KHAB
Phonetic Spelling: (hrakh-ab')
Definition: Rahab
Meaning: Rahab, a Canaanitess, who rescued the Hebrew spies at Jericho.

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew רָחָב (Rachab)

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H7343: רָחָב (Rachab) - The Hebrew equivalent of the Greek Ῥαχάβ, referring to the same historical figure in the Old Testament.

Usage: In the New Testament, "Rhachab" refers to Rahab, a Canaanite woman from Jericho who is noted for her faith and actions in the book of Joshua. She is recognized for hiding the Israelite spies and is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, highlighting her significance in the lineage of faith.

Cultural and Historical Background: Rahab was a resident of Jericho, a city that was part of the Canaanite civilization. During the Israelite conquest of Canaan, Rahab, a woman of questionable reputation, demonstrated remarkable faith by protecting the Israelite spies sent by Joshua. Her actions led to her and her family's preservation during the fall of Jericho. Rahab's account is significant as it illustrates God's grace and the inclusion of Gentiles into the faith community of Israel. Her faith is commended in the New Testament, where she is listed among the heroes of faith.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from the same as Rhaab, q.v.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 4477: Ῥαχάβ

Ῥαχάβ, see Ρααβ.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Rachab.

From the same as Rhaab; Rachab, a Canaanitess -- Rachab.

see GREEK Rhaab

Forms and Transliterations
Ραχαβ Ῥαχάβ Rachab Rhachab Rhacháb
Links
Interlinear GreekInterlinear HebrewStrong's NumbersEnglishman's Greek ConcordanceEnglishman's Hebrew ConcordanceParallel Texts
Englishman's Concordance
Matthew 1:5 N
GRK: ἐκ τῆς Ῥαχάβ Βοὲς δὲ
KJV: Booz of Rachab; and Booz
INT: of Rahab Boaz moreover

Strong's Greek 4477
1 Occurrence


Ῥαχάβ — 1 Occ.















4476
Top of Page
Top of Page