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Lexicon :: Strong's H7337 - rāḥaḇ

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רָחַב
Transliteration
rāḥaḇ
Pronunciation
raw-khav'
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
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TWOT Reference: 2143

Strong’s Definitions

רָחַב râchab, raw-khab'; a primitive root; to broaden (intransitive or transitive, literal or figurative):—be an en-(make) large(-ing), make room, make (open) wide.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 25x

The KJV translates Strong's H7337 in the following manner: enlarge (18x), wide (3x), large (2x), make room (2x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 25x
The KJV translates Strong's H7337 in the following manner: enlarge (18x), wide (3x), large (2x), make room (2x).

  1. to be or grow wide, be or grow large

    1. (Qal) to be widened, be enlarged

    2. (Niphal) broad or roomy pasture (participle)

    3. (Hiphil)

      1. to make large

      2. to enlarge

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
רָחַב râchab, raw-khab'; a primitive root; to broaden (intransitive or transitive, literal or figurative):—be an en-(make) large(-ing), make room, make (open) wide.
STRONGS H7337: Abbreviations
† רָחַב [? also רָחֹב, so LagBN 31; compare also Idib. 52 f.] verb be, or grow, wide, large (Late Hebrew in derived species (rare) and derivatives; Arabic bdb093104, Ethiopic bdb093105Sabean in epithet of deity FellZMG liv (1900), 249, and proper name CISiv, no. 1, 3 etc.; Assyrian in rêbitu, open place; Aramaic רְחַב in derivatives); —
Qal Perfect 3rd person masculine singular פִּי ר׳ 1 Samuel 2:1, + עַל against (i.e. to devour, in figure; compare Hiph.); consecutive לְבָבֵךְ וּפָחַד וְר׳ Isaiah 60:5 be widened, enlarged, relieved, and expanded with joy (compare Hiph. 2); 3rd person feminine singular וְנָֽסְבָה וְרָֽחֲבָה Ezekiel 41:7 probably error, Co רָחְבָּהּ וְנוֺסָפָה, Toy וְהָרֹחַב נוֺסַף, Krae וְיָֽסְפוּ רָֽחֲבוּ [וְ ?].
Niph. Participle as adjective נִרְחָב Isaiah 30:23 a broad, roomy, pasture.
Hiph. Perfect 3rd person masculine singular הִרְחִיב Genesis 26:22; Habakkuk 2:5, הִרְחִ֑ב Isaiah 30:33; 2nd person masculine singular הִרְחַבְתָּ Psalm 4:2, etc.; Imperfect 3rd person masculine singular יַרְחִיב Deuteronomy 12:20 +, etc.; Imperative masculine singular הַרְחֶבֿ Psalm 81:11 (compare also Psalm 25:17 below); feminine singular הַרְחִיבִי Isaiah 54:2, הַרְחִבִי Micah 1:16; Infinitive construct הַרְחִיב Amos 1:13; Participle מַרְחִיב Deuteronomy 33:20; —
1. make large, with accusative baldness Micah 1:16 (sign of mourning), funeral pile Isaiah 30:33 (accusative omitted; + הֶעְמִיק); make wide, accusative couch Isaiah 57:8 (figurative).
2. enlarge limit of territory (גְּבוּל) Amos 1:13; Exodus 34:24 (J), Deuteronomy 12:20; Deuteronomy 19:8, so גָּ֑ד מַר׳ Deuteronomy 33:20, compare מְקוֺם אָהֳלֵךְ הַר׳ Isaiah 54:2 (figurative); also absolute + ל person, לָנוּ י׳ הִר׳ Genesis 26:22 (J), and (figurative of deliverance), לִי בַּצָּר הִר׳ Psalm 4:2; לוֺ מַתַּן אָדָם יַר׳ Proverbs 18:16 a man's gift makes room for him, gives access to patron; of י׳'s enlarging the heart (לִבִּי) Psalm 119:32 (compare Qal); צָרוֺת לְבָבִי הִרְחִיכוּ מ׳ Psalm 25:17 read probably (with most) Imperative הַרְחֵ(י)ב ומ׳ (Bae הִרְהִיבוּ, alarm, compare Songs 6:5); with accusative צַעֲדִי my step, stride Psalm 18:37 = 2 Samuel 22:37 (i.e. givest me firm footing and vigorous step, compare צַעַד 2); enlarge mouth, open it wide, with עַל person against Isaiah 57:4; Psalm 35:21 (compareQal); without עַל, as a young bird to receive food, figurative, Psalm 81:11; הִר׳ שְׁאוֺל נַפְשָׁהּ Isaiah 5:14 (|| פִיהָ פָּֽעֲרָה; נֶפֶשׁ 5c), compare Habakkuk 2:5.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
Copyright © 2002, 2003, 2006 by Biblesoft, Inc.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Genesis

26:22; 26:22

Exodus

34:24

Deuteronomy

12:20; 12:20; 19:8; 33:20; 33:20

1 Samuel

2:1

2 Samuel

22:37

Psalms

4:2; 4:2; 18:37; 25:17; 25:17; 35:21; 81:11; 81:11; 119:32

Proverbs

18:16

Song of Songs

6:5

Isaiah

5:14; 30:23; 30:33; 30:33; 54:2; 54:2; 57:4; 57:8; 60:5

Ezekiel

41:7

Amos

1:13; 1:13

Micah

1:16; 1:16

Habakkuk

2:5; 2:5

H7337

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Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H7337 matches the Hebrew רָחַב (rāḥaḇ),
which occurs 25 times in 25 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 26:22

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 26:22 - Abandoning that one, Isaac moved on and dug another well. This time there was no dispute over it, so Isaac named the place Rehoboth (which means “open space”), for he said, “At last the LORD has created enough space for us to prosper in this land.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 34:24

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 34:24 - I will drive out the other nations ahead of you and expand your territory, so no one will covet and conquer your land while you appear before the LORD your God three times each year.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 12:20

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 12:20 - “When the LORD your God expands your territory as he has promised, and you have the urge to eat meat, you may freely eat meat whenever you want.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 19:8

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 19:8 - “And if the LORD your God enlarges your territory, as he swore to your ancestors, and gives you all the land he promised them,

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 33:20

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 33:20 - Moses said this about the tribe of Gad:
“Blessed is the one who enlarges Gad’s territory!
Gad is poised there like a lion
to tear off an arm or a head.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 2:1

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 2:1 - Then Hannah prayed:
“My heart rejoices in the LORD!
The LORD has made me strong.[fn]
Now I have an answer for my enemies;
I rejoice because you rescued me.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 22:37

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:37 - You have made a wide path for my feet
to keep them from slipping.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 4:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 4:1 - For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by stringed instruments.

Answer me when I call to you,
O God who declares me innocent.
Free me from my troubles.
Have mercy on me and hear my prayer.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 18:36

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:36 - You have made a wide path for my feet
to keep them from slipping.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 25:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 25:17 - My problems go from bad to worse.
Oh, save me from them all!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 35:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 35:21 - They shout, “Aha! Aha!
With our own eyes we saw him do it!”

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 81:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 81:10 - For it was I, the LORD your God,
who rescued you from the land of Egypt.
Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it with good things.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:32

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:32 - I will pursue your commands,
for you expand my understanding.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 18:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 18:16 - Giving a gift can open doors;
it gives access to important people!

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 5:14

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 5:14 - The grave[fn] is licking its lips in anticipation,
opening its mouth wide.
The great and the lowly
and all the drunken mob will be swallowed up.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 30:23

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 30:23 - Then the LORD will bless you with rain at planting time. There will be wonderful harvests and plenty of pastureland for your livestock.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 30:33

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 30:33 - Topheth—the place of burning—
has long been ready for the Assyrian king;
the pyre is piled high with wood.
The breath of the LORD, like fire from a volcano,
will set it ablaze.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 54:2

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 54:2 - “Enlarge your house; build an addition.
Spread out your home, and spare no expense!

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 57:4

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 57:4 - Whom do you mock,
making faces and sticking out your tongues?
You children of sinners and liars!

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 57:8

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 57:8 - You have put pagan symbols
on your doorposts and behind your doors.
You have left me
and climbed into bed with these detestable gods.
You have committed yourselves to them.
You love to look at their naked bodies.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 60:5

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 60:5 - Your eyes will shine,
and your heart will thrill with joy,
for merchants from around the world will come to you.
They will bring you the wealth of many lands.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 41:7

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 41:7 - Each level was wider than the one below it, corresponding to the narrowing of the Temple wall as it rose higher. A stairway led up from the bottom level through the middle level to the top level.

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Unchecked Copy Box Amo 1:13

Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 1:13 - This is what the LORD says:
“The people of Ammon have sinned again and again,
and I will not let them go unpunished!
When they attacked Gilead to extend their borders,
they ripped open pregnant women with their swords.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mic 1:16

Unchecked Copy BoxMic 1:16 - Oh, people of Judah, shave your heads in sorrow,
for the children you love will be snatched away.
Make yourselves as bald as a vulture,
for your little ones will be exiled to distant lands.

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Unchecked Copy Box Hab 2:5

Unchecked Copy BoxHab 2:5 - Wealth[fn] is treacherous,
and the arrogant are never at rest.
They open their mouths as wide as the grave,[fn]
and like death, they are never satisfied.
In their greed they have gathered up many nations
and swallowed many peoples.
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