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מֶרְחָב H4800
H4800 is the Hebrew word מֶרְחָב, transliterated merchâb and said mer-khawb'. The King James Version most often renders it also into a large place.
What it means
enlargement, either literally (an open space, usually in a good sense), or figuratively (liberty).
Where it comes from
from H7337 (רָחַב).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: breadth, large place (room).
Verses using מֶרְחָב
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
2 Samuel 22:20 · KJV
He brought me forth also into a large place: he delivered me, because he delighted in me.
Psalm 18:19 · KJV
He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me.
Habakkuk 1:6 · KJV
For, lo, I raise up the Chaldeans, that bitter and hasty nation, which shall march through the breadth of the land, to possess the dwellingplaces that are not theirs.
Common questions
What does Strong's H4800 mean?
H4800 is the Hebrew word מֶרְחָב (merchâb), meaning enlargement, either literally (an open space, usually in a good sense), or figuratively (liberty).
How is H4800 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it also into a large place (2 times), through the breadth (1 time).
How many times does H4800 appear in the Bible?
מֶרְחָב (merchâb) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H4800 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H7337 (רָחַב).
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