רָהַב
ra.hav
“to be assertive”
Definition
to urge severely, i.e. (figuratively) importune, embolden, capture, act insolently
a primitive root;
- to behave proudly, act stormily or boisterously or arrogantly 1a) (Qal) to act insolently, storm against, beset, importune 1b) (Hiphil) to disturb, alarm, awe, confuse, make bold or proud
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Grammar & Morphology
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Occurrences
רָהַב appears 4 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
The people will oppress one another,man against man, neighbor against neighbor;the young will rise up against the old,and the base against the honorable.
then do this, my son, to free yourself,for you have fallen into your neighbor’s hands:Go, humble yourself,and press your plea with your neighbor.
On the day I called, You answered me;You emboldened me and strengthened my soul.
Turn your eyes away from me,for they have overcome me.Your hair is like a flock of goatsstreaming down from Gilead.
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