רָהַב

ra.havto be assertiveHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentVerb4 occurrences4 books4 verses

Definition

a primitive root; to urge severely, i.e. (figuratively) importune, embolden, capture, act insolently
Traditional renderings: overcome, behave self proudly, make sure, strengthen.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

4 total
  1. Psalm 138:3תַּרְהִבֵ֖נִי · You emboldened me
    On the day I called, You answered me; You emboldened me and strengthened my soul.
  2. Proverbs 6:3וּרְהַ֥ב · and press your plea
    …then do this, my son, to free yourself, for you have fallen into your neighbor’s hands: Go, humble yourself, and press your plea with your neighbor.
  3. Song of Solomon 6:5הִרְהִיבֻ֑נִי · have overcome me
    Turn your eyes away from me, for they have overcome me. Your hair is like a flock of goats streaming down from Gilead.
  4. Isaiah 3:5יִרְהֲב֗וּ · will rise up
    The people will oppress one another, man against man, neighbor against neighbor; the young will rise up against the old, and the base against the honorable.