Strong's Lexicon rahab: To act stormily, to be proud, to behave arrogantly Original Word: רָהָב Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of pride and opposition to God can be related to Greek terms like "ὑπερηφανία" (hyperēphania - pride, arrogance) found in the New Testament. Usage: The Hebrew verb "rahab" primarily conveys the idea of acting with arrogance or pride. It is often used metaphorically to describe tumultuous or stormy behavior, reflecting a sense of chaos or overwhelming force. In the context of the Bible, it can also refer to the symbolic representation of chaos or opposition to God, often personified as a sea monster or dragon. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the sea and sea monsters were often symbols of chaos and disorder, opposing the order established by the gods. In the Hebrew Bible, "rahab" is sometimes used to personify Egypt or other forces that stand against God's people, symbolizing their pride and opposition to divine order. This reflects the broader ancient worldview where cosmic battles between order and chaos were common motifs. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom rahab Definition proud, defiant NASB Translation proud (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [רָהָב] adjective proud, deflant (si vera lectio); — plural אֶלרְֿהָבִים Psalm 40:5 unto the proud; but read probably הבלים (compare ᵐ5 ματαιότητας). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance proud From rahab; insolent -- proud. see HEBREW rahab Forms and Transliterations רְ֝הָבִ֗ים רהבים rə·hā·ḇîm rəhāḇîm rehaVimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 40:4 HEB: פָנָ֥ה אֶל־ רְ֝הָבִ֗ים וְשָׂטֵ֥י כָזָֽב׃ NAS: And has not turned to the proud, nor to those who lapse KJV: and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside INT: turned to the proud lapse falsehood 1 Occurrence |
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