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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.
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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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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 - Then he moved away from there and dug another well. They did not quarrel over it, so Isaac named it Rehoboth, saying, "For now the LORD has made room for us, and we will prosper in the land."

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 34:24

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 34:24 - For I will drive out the nations before you and enlarge your borders; no one will covet your land when you go up to appear before the LORD your God three times in the year.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 12:20

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 12:20 - When the LORD your God extends your borders as he said he would do and you say, "I want to eat meat just as I please," you may do so as you wish.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 19:8

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 19:8 - If the LORD your God enlarges your borders as he promised your ancestors and gives you all the land he pledged to them,

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 33:20

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 33:20 - Of Gad he said: Blessed be the one who enlarges Gad. Like a lioness he will dwell; he will tear at an arm - indeed, a scalp.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 2:1

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 2:1 - Hannah prayed, "My heart rejoices in the LORD; my horn is exalted high because of the LORD. I loudly denounce my enemies, for I am happy that you delivered me.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 22:37

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:37 - You widen my path; my feet do not slip.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 4:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 4:1 - When I call out, answer me, O God who vindicates me! Though I am hemmed in, you will lead me into a wide, open place. Have mercy on me and respond to my prayer!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 18:36

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:36 - You widen my path; my feet do not slip.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 25:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 25:17 - Deliver me from my distress; rescue me from my suffering!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 35:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 35:21 - They are ready to devour me; they say, "Aha! Aha! We've got you!"

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 81:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 81:10 - I am the LORD, your God, the one who brought you out of the land of Egypt. Open your mouth wide and I will fill it!'

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:32

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:32 - I run along the path of your commands, for you enable me to do so.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 18:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 18:16 - A person's gift makes room for him, and leads him before important people.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 5:14

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 5:14 - So Death will open up its throat, and open wide its mouth; Zion's dignitaries and masses will descend into it, including those who revel and celebrate within her.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 30:23

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 30:23 - He will water the seed you plant in the ground, and the ground will produce crops in abundance. At that time your cattle will graze in wide pastures.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 30:33

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 30:33 - For the burial place is already prepared; it has been made deep and wide for the king. The firewood is piled high on it. The LORD's breath, like a stream flowing with brimstone, will ignite it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 54:2

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 54:2 - Make your tent larger, stretch your tent curtains farther out! Spare no effort, lengthen your ropes, and pound your stakes deep.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 57:4

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 57:4 - At whom are you laughing? At whom are you opening your mouth and sticking out your tongue? You are the children of rebels, the offspring of liars,

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 57:8

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 57:8 - Behind the door and doorpost you put your symbols. Indeed, you depart from me and go up and invite them into bed with you. You purchase favors from them, you love their bed, and gaze longingly on their genitals.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 60:5

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 60:5 - Then you will look and smile, you will be excited and your heart will swell with pride. For the riches of distant lands will belong to you and the wealth of nations will come to you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 41:7

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 41:7 - The side chambers surrounding the temple were wider at each successive story; for the structure surrounding the temple went up story by story all around the temple. For this reason the width of the temple increased as it went up, and one went up from the lowest story to the highest by the way of the middle story.

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Unchecked Copy Box Amo 1:13

Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 1:13 - This is what the LORD says: "Because the Ammonites have committed three crimes - make that four! - I will not revoke my decree of judgment. They ripped open Gilead's pregnant women so they could expand their territory.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mic 1:16

Unchecked Copy BoxMic 1:16 - Shave your heads bald as you mourn for the children you love; shave your foreheads as bald as an eagle, for they are taken from you into exile.

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Unchecked Copy Box Hab 2:5

Unchecked Copy BoxHab 2:5 - Indeed, wine will betray the proud, restless man! His appetite is as big as Sheol's; like death, he is never satisfied. He gathers all the nations; he seizes all peoples.
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