Rahab

From: Boyd's Bible Dictionary: R By: James P. Boyd

(large). (1) The harlot of Jericho who received the spies, and married Salmon (Josh. 2:1-21; 6:17-25; Ruth 4:21; Matt. 1:5). (2) Symbolical term for Egypt, implying insolence and violence (like a monster of the sea) (Psa. 87:4; 89:10; Isa. 51:9).

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