Bible Dictionary
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RAAMA
People & Groups - Old Testament
Raama was a son of Cush and father of Sheba and Dedan. His descendants were a trading people associated with spices, precious stones, and gold in Ezekiel’s description of Tyre’s commerce.
Raamah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Raamah was a son of Cush and the father of Sheba and Dedan. His descendants became known as traders who conducted commerce with Tyre.
Raamiah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Raamiah was one of the leaders who returned from the Babylonian Exile with Zerubbabel. He is called Reelaiah in the corresponding list in Ezra.
Raamses
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Raamses was a city in Egypt built by the Israelites under oppression. It is another form of the name Rameses.
RAB-MAG
Government & Society - Old Testament
Rab-mag was a Babylonian title meaning chief prince or chief magician, associated with high-ranking officials present at Jerusalem’s destruction.
RAB-SARIS
Government & Society - Old Testament
Rab-saris was a Babylonian or Assyrian title meaning chief eunuch or chief chamberlain. It designated a high official serving the king.
Rabbah
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Rabbah was the chief city of the Ammonites east of the Jordan. David’s army captured it after a prolonged siege, and the city later became known as Philadelphia.
Rabbath Of The Children Of Ammon
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Rabbath of the Children of Ammon was the principal city of the Ammonites east of the Jordan. It was besieged and captured during David’s reign.
Rabbathmoab
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Rabbathmoab, or Rabbath of Moab, was another name associated with Ar, a chief city or region of Moab. The entry is a cross-reference to that place.
Rabbi
Jewish Life & Customs - New Testament
Rabbi was a Jewish title of respect meaning teacher or master, especially for a religious instructor. It was frequently addressed to Jesus, though He warned His disciples against seeking proud titles.
Rabbith
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Rabbith was a town in the territory of Issachar. Its exact location is uncertain, though it has been associated with a village in the southern Gilboa region.
RABBLE
People & Groups - New Testament
A rabble is an unruly or lawless crowd, especially one ready to join a mob. In Acts, the term describes market-place loungers stirred up against Paul.
Rabboni
Jewish Life & Customs - New Testament
Rabboni was an especially respectful form of Rabbi, meaning “my great Master” or “my teacher.” Mary used it when she recognized the risen Jesus.
Rabmag
Government & Society - Old Testament
Rabmag was a high official or title in the Babylonian court, possibly connected with the chief magi or chief physician. The title is associated with Nergal-sharezer in the account of Jerusalem’s fall.
Rabsaris
Government & Society - Old Testament
Rabsaris was an official title meaning chief of the eunuchs or chief officer. A Rabsaris was among the Assyrian or Babylonian officials connected with royal military missions.
Rabshakeh
Government & Society - Old Testament
Rabshakeh was an Assyrian title meaning chief officer, traditionally understood as chief cupbearer. He represented Sennacherib before Jerusalem and mockingly urged Hezekiah and the people to surrender.
Raca
Sin & Judgment - New Testament
Raca was an Aramaic insult meaning empty, worthless, or foolish fellow. Jesus condemned contemptuous speech toward another person as a serious expression of sinful anger.
RACAL
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Racal was a place in Judah where David and his men had stayed. David sent a portion of his spoil to its elders.
Race
Christian Life - New Testament
Race is used figuratively for the course of Christian perseverance and faithful service. Believers are urged to run with endurance, keeping their eyes on the appointed goal.
Rachab
People & Groups - New Testament
Rachab is the Greek form of Rahab, the woman of Jericho who received the Israelite spies and was included in the genealogy of Jesus.
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