מֶרְחָב
mer.chavbroadHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · masculine6 occurrences4 books6 verses
Definition
from H7337; enlargement, either literally (an open space, usually in a good sense), or figuratively (liberty)
Traditional renderings: breadth, large place (room).
Traditional renderings: breadth, large place (room).
Usage patterns
Occurrences
6 total
- 2 Samuel 22:20לַמֶּרְחָ֖ב · into the openHe brought me out into the open; He rescued me because He delighted in me.
- Psalm 18:19לַמֶּרְחָ֑ב · into the openHe brought me out into the open; He rescued me because He delighted in me.
- Psalm 31:8בַמֶּרְחָ֣ב · in the openYou have not delivered me to the enemy; You have set my feet in the open.
- Psalm 118:5בַמֶּרְחָ֣ב · [and set me] freeIn my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free.
- Hosea 4:16בַּמֶּרְחָֽב׃ · in an open meadowFor Israel is as obstinate as a stubborn heifer. Can the LORD now shepherd them like lambs in an open meadow?
- Habakkuk 1:6לְמֶרְחֲבֵי־ · through the breadthFor behold, I am raising up the Chaldeans—that ruthless and impetuous nation which marches through the breadth of the earth to seize dwellings not their own.