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Rahab

Rahab

Rahab is the name in the Bible for a mythological monster (a dragon or snake). Various passages in Job and the Psalms suggest that this monster was defeated by God in a battle during creation (see Job 9:13; Psalm 89:10).

A Symbol for Egypt

In Psalm 87:4 (ESV) and Isaiah 30:7 (ESV), the name of the monster Rahab is used figuratively to refer to Egypt.

Related Bible passages

Psalms 87.4 Psalms 89.11 Isaiah 30.7 Isaiah 51.9 Job 9.13 Job 26.12

Religion of Israel

Mythology
Dragon
Leviathan
Rahab

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