Rahab — H7294

Definition

masculine noun

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

1. Rahab = "breadth"
2. storm, arrogance (but only as names)
1. mythical sea monster
2. emblematic name of Egypt

Usually translated as

Rahab

Origin

the same as H7293

• Same as Rahab (H7293)

Occurrences

Rahab occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Psalms (2)

• Psalms 87:4 — I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there.
• Psalms 89:10 — Thou hast broken Rahab (רָ֑הַב) in pieces, as one that is slain; thou hast scattered thine enemies with thy strong arm.