רָהַב

ra.havVerbH7292

to be assertive

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

to urge severely, i.e. (figuratively) importune, embolden, capture, act insolently

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. 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

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Isaiah
1
Proverbs
1
Psalms
1
Song of Solomon
1

Key Passages

  • Isaiah 3:5
  • Proverbs 6:3
  • Psalms 138:3
  • Song of Solomon 6:5

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