Overview
The Bible addresses rahab across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Psalms and Isaiah. Closely related themes include Protection, Church (2), Philistines and Regeneration.
Key Bible verses about rahab
Old Testament
Psalms
I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there.
Thou hast broken Rahab in pieces, as one that is slain; thou hast scattered thine enemies with thy strong arm. Rahab: or, Egypt thy: Heb. the arm of thy strength
Isaiah
For the Egyptians shall help in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I cried concerning this, Their strength is to sit still. concerning: or, to her
Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD; awake, as in the ancient days, in the generations of old. Art thou not it that hath cut Rahab, and wounded the dragon?
In the Bible dictionary
Studying rahab for yourself
- Begin with Psalms 87:4, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Psalms and Isaiah each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Protection, Church (2), Philistines and Regeneration.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about rahab?
The Bible addresses rahab across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Psalms and Isaiah. Closely related themes include Protection, Church (2), Philistines and Regeneration.
How many Bible verses are about rahab?
The Bible references rahab in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention rahab?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Psalms 87:4: “I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there.”
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