Bible Dictionary
Rachab
Rachab is the Greek form of Rahab, the woman of Jericho who received the Israelite spies and was included in the genealogy of Jesus.
Definition
Rachab is the Greek form of Rahab, the name of the woman associated with Jericho and with the genealogy of Jesus.
Biblical Usage
Rachab appears in the Greek form of the name in the genealogy of the Lord. The name identifies Rahab, who received the spies and was later associated with Salmon.
Historical Background
The form Rachab is used in the Authorized Version, while the Revised Version gives Rahab.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
=Rahab, a name found in the genealogy of our Lord (Matt. 1:5).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
Rahab the harlot. (Matthew 1:15)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ra'-kab (Rhachab): the King James Version; Greek form of "Rahab" (thus Mt 1:5 the Revised Version (British and American)).</p>