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רַהַב H7294

H7294 is the Hebrew word רַהַב, transliterated Rahab and said rah'-hab. The King James Version most often renders it rahab.

Word: רַהַבTransliteration: RahabSaid: rah'-habLanguage: HebrewIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

Rahab (i.e. boaster), an epithet of Egypt.

Where it comes from

the same as H7293 (רַהַב).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

rahab 3×

Strong's own list of renderings: Rahab.

Verses using רַהַב

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Psalm 87:4 · KJV

I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there.

Psalm 89:10 · KJV

Thou hast broken Rahab in pieces, as one that is slain; thou hast scattered thine enemies with thy strong arm.

Isaiah 51:9 · KJV

Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD; awake, as in the ancient days, in the generations of old. Art thou not it that hath cut Rahab, and wounded the dragon?

Common questions

What does Strong's H7294 mean?

H7294 is the Hebrew word רַהַב (Rahab), meaning Rahab (i.e. boaster), an epithet of Egypt.

How is H7294 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it rahab (3 times).

How many times does H7294 appear in the Bible?

רַהַב (Rahab) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H7294 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: the same as H7293 (רַהַב).

Nearby entries

H7291 · רָדַף — to run after (usually with hostile intent…H7292 · רָהַב — to urge severely, i.e. (figuratively)…H7293 · רַהַב — bluster(-er)H7295 · רָהָב — insolent H7296 · רֹהָב — pride H7297 · רָהָה — to fear

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