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Rahab

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“Spacious”

Rahab means "spacious" in Hebrew. This was the name of a prostitute of Jericho who aided the Israelites in the Old Testament.

Biblical namesake: Rahab was a woman of Jericho who hid Israelite spies and helped them escape. She is remembered for her faith and is listed in the genealogy of Jesus. (Joshua · Joshua 2, Matthew 1:5, Hebrews 11:31)

Biblical2 syllables · /ˈreɪ.hæb/

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