Original Word: רַהַב
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: rahab
Pronunciation: rah'-hab
Phonetic Spelling: (rah'-hab)
Definition: Rahab
Meaning: bluster

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root רָהַב (rahav), meaning "to act stormily" or "to behave proudly."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "Rahab" as a metaphorical entity, the concept of chaos and divine victory over it can be seen in Greek terms like "δράκων" (drakōn, Strong's G1404), meaning "dragon" or "serpent," used in the New Testament to symbolize evil forces.

Usage: In the Hebrew Bible, "Rahab" is used metaphorically to refer to a powerful, chaotic force or entity, often symbolizing Egypt or a sea monster. It is associated with pride and tumult. The term is used to depict God's power over chaos and His ability to subdue proud nations.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern mythology, sea monsters or chaotic waters often symbolized disorder and opposition to divine order. The use of "Rahab" in the Hebrew Bible reflects this cultural context, portraying God's sovereignty over such forces. Egypt, a dominant power in the biblical narrative, is sometimes referred to as "Rahab" to emphasize its pride and eventual subjugation by God.

Word Origin
from rahab
Definition
"storm," a sea monster
NASB Translation
Rahab (4).

רַ֫הַב noun [masculine] literally storm, arrogance, but only as names, v, infr; — absolute ׳ר Isaiah 30:7, רָ֑הַב Job 9:13 +; —

1 mythical sea monster (compare Barton^{JAOS xiv.1 (1891), 22 f.}): ׳עֹזְרֵי ר Job 9:13; "" יָם Job 26:12; Psalm 89:11; "" תַּנִּין Isaiah 51:9.

2 emblematic name of Egypt, רַהַב וּבָבֶל Psalm 87:4; "" מצרים Isaiah 30:7.

proud, strength

From rahab, bluster(-er) -- proud, strength.

see HEBREW rahab

רַ֥הַב רָֽהַב׃ רהב רהב׃ ra·haḇ rā·haḇ rahaḇ rāhaḇ RahavInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts