Strong’s H7343

רָחָב

Part of speech

Proper Name Feminine

Transliteration

Rachab

Pronunciation

rah-KHAB

Definition

To be wide, to be spacious, to enlarge

Meaning

Rachab

Usage

The Hebrew verb "Rachab" primarily conveys the idea of broadening or enlarging. It is often used in the context of physical space, such as making a path or territory wider, but it can also have metaphorical implications, such as expanding influence or increasing freedom. The term can imply both literal and figurative expansion, suggesting growth, liberation, or an increase in capacity.

Bible references

Joshua 2:1;Joshua 2:3;Joshua 6:17;Joshua 6:23;Joshua 6:25