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Rahab

A Dictionary of the Bible | 1997 | | Copyright

Rahab
1. A prostitute with a house conveniently built into the wall of Jericho (Josh. 2) who entertained the Israelite spies and helped them to escape their pursuers. In return, she and her household were spared when the city was later captured and sacked. In the NT Rahab is regarded as a heroine (Heb. 11: 31 and Jas. 2: 25) and is included by Matthew (1: 5) in the genealogy of Jesus.

2. A mythical monster killed by God in order that out of chaos God could create the world (Isa. 51: 9; Ps. 89: 10). It becomes also a symbolic name for Egypt (Ps. 87: 4; Isa. 30: 7).

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Rahab

The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. | 2008 | Copyright

Rahab , in the Bible. 1 Prostitute of Jericho whose protection of Joshua's two spies saved her and her family from destruction. She may be the same woman mentioned in the Gospel genealogy as Rachab. 2 Dragonlike monster that figures in the mythic primordial battle between God and the sea monster.

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Rachab

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Rachab , variant of Rahab 1.

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