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RAAMAH (striking). Ge. 10:7. spelled “Rachab” in Mt. 1:5. The fact that a prostitute is
RAAMIAH (thunder of God). Ne. 7:7. found in Christ’s genealogy illustrates the marvelous
RAAMSES (field of the sun, destroying evil). Ex. grace of God in salvation. The N.T. uses Rahab as an
1:11. example of faith (He. 11:31; Ja. 2:25). [See Rachab.]
RABBATH, RABBAH (great). De. 3:11; Jos. 13:25. (2) A symbolic name for Egypt (Ps. 87:4; 89:10; Is.
51:9, 10). This means tumult. [See Egypt.]
RABBI, RABBONI (my master). A title of dignity for RAHAM (compassion). 1 Ch. 2:44.
religious teachers. Jesus forbad the use of this title,
claiming that He alone is Rabbi (Mt. 23:7-8; Jn. 1:38, RAHEL. [See Rachel.]
49; 3:2, 26; 6:25). Rabboni has same meaning as Rabbi RAIL, RAILER. [See Revile.]
(Jn. 20:16). Both are simple transliterations of the RAIL ON. To revile; insult (1 Sa. 25:14; 2 Ch.
corresponding Greek words. Rabboni is of Chaldean 32:17). [See Revile.]
origin; Rabbi is of Hebrew origin. Rabbi is translated RAIMENT. [See Coat, Modesty, Nakedness.]
“master” in Mt. 26:49; Mk. 9:5; 11:21; 14:45; Jn. 4:31; RAINBOW. The sign God put in the sky as a promise
9:2; 11:8. Rabboni is translated “lord” in Mk. 10:51. that He will never again destroy the world by a flood
RABBITH (great, multitude). Jos. 19:20. (Ge. 9:13-16). There is a rainbow around God’s throne
RABBONI (my great master). [See Rabbi.] (Re. 4:3), signifying God’s eternal promises in Jesus
RABMAG (chief of the magi). Je. 39:3. Christ.
RABSARIS (chief of the eunuchs). Je. 39:3. RAISE. (1) To lift; to take up; to heave; to erect; to
RABSHAKEH (chief cup-bearer). 2 Ki. 18:17. set upright (Jos. 8:29; Is. 29:3). (2) To accomplish;
RACA. An expression of contempt and hatred, confirm; build (Ge. 38:8; Jos. 7:26). (3) To exalt; to
advance to a position; to promote in rank and honor
meaning empty, worthless (Mt. 5:22). The context of the (Ex. 9:16; De. 18:15; Jud. 2:16; 1 Sa. 2:8). (4) To
admonition in Mt. 5:21-24 gives the meaning. Christ rouse; to stir (Job 14:12; Je. 51:11; Eze. 23:22; Joel
addressed the issue of murder, showing that the root of 3:7). (5) To collect; to obtain (1 Ki. 5:13). In the N.T.
the problem is the heart, that it is really a matter of the term “raise” is used largely to describe the
hatred and strife. It is this heart problem that He is resurrection of Jesus Christ (Mt. 16:21; Ac. 2:24, 30,
addressing. The following verse confirms this when He 32; etc.) [See Resurrection.]
speaks of the importance of reconciliation (Mt. 5:23).
[See Anger, Fool.] RAKEM (empty, vain). 1 Ch. 7:16.
RACHAB. The same as Rahab in the O.T. (Mt. 1:5; RAKKATH (bank). Jos. 19:35.
Jos. 2:1-22). “The Greek language having no letter H, a RAM. [See Offerings, Sheep.]
CH is substituted” (Concise). RAM (elevated). Job 32:2.
RACHEL (a lamb). Younger daughter of Laban, and RAMA (height, high place). Mt. 2:18.
the best-loved wife of Jacob, to whom she bare Joseph RAMAH (height, high place). Je. 31:15.
and Benjamin. She died at Ephratah, B.C. 1729 (Young). RAMATH (high places). Jos. 19:8.
Ge. 29:9-30; 30:22-24; 35:16-19; Ru. 4:11; 1 Sa. 10:2;
RAMATHAIM-ZOPHIM (Rama of the Zophims,
Je. 31:15; Mt. 2:18. double height of watchers). 1 Sa. 1:1.
RADDAI (the Lord extended). 1 Ch. 2:14. RAMATHLEHI (height of the jaw-bone). Ju. 15:17.
RAGAU (a friend, fellowship). Lk. 3:35. RAMATH MIZPEH (high places, watch tower). Jos.
RAGGED. Rugged (Is. 2:21). 13:26.
RAGUEL (shepherd, friend of God). Moses’ father-in- RAMESES (field of the sun). Ge. 47:11; Ex. 12:37;
law (Nu. 10:29). This is translated from the same Nu. 33:3, 5.
Hebrew word as Reuel (Ex. 2:18). [See Reuel.] RAMIAH (the Lord is exalted). Ezr. 10:25.
RAHAB (enlarging, proud). (1) The harlot who hid
the Jewish spies (Jos. 2:1-22; 6:17-25). By doing this RAMOTH (high places). 1 Ch. 6:73.
she saved her entire family. The scarlet cord used to RAMOTH-GILEAD (heights, spring perpetual). 1 Ki.
identify her house symbolizes the line of blood which 4:13.
runs throughout the O.T. pointing to the cross of Jesus RAMPART. Bulwark (La. 2:8; Na. 3:8).
Christ. Rahab is in the lineage of Christ, her name being RAM’S HORN. [See Trumpet.]

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