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<blockquote>''He divideth the sea with his power, and by his understanding he smiteth through the '''proud''' ''(''rāḥāḇ''). - (Job 26:12)<sup>KJV</sup></blockquote> |
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==Jewish folklore== |
==Jewish folklore and Psalms== |
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In [[Jewish folklore]], '''Rahab''' (''noise, tumult, arrogance'') is a mythical [[sea monster]], a [[dragon]] of the waters, the "[[demon|demonic angel]] of the sea". Rahab represents the primordial abyss, the water-dragon of darkness and chaos, comparable to [[Leviathan]] and [[Tiamat]]. Rahab later became a particular [[demon]], inhabitant of the sea, especially associated with the [[Red Sea]].<ref>Babylonian Talmud, tractate ''Baba Bathra 74b''</ref> |
In [[Jewish folklore]], '''Rahab''' (''noise, tumult, arrogance'') is a mythical [[sea monster]], a [[dragon]] of the waters, the "[[demon|demonic angel]] of the sea". Rahab represents the primordial abyss, the water-dragon of darkness and chaos, comparable to [[Leviathan]] and [[Tiamat]]. Rahab later became a particular [[demon]], inhabitant of the sea, especially associated with the [[Red Sea]].<ref>Babylonian Talmud, tractate ''Baba Bathra 74b''</ref> |
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This tradition is reflected in {{Bibleverse||Psalm|89:10|NASB}}. |
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==Influence== |
==Influence== |
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Revision as of 23:33, 16 December 2011
Rahab m.n. (Hebrew: רַהַב, Modern: Raẖav ( rah'·hav ), Tiberian: Rāḥāḇ, "breadth" is used in the Hebrew Bible to indicate rage, fierceness, insolence, pride. Rahab is the emblematic name of Egypt and is also spoken of with the sea.[1] In Jewish folklore, Rahab is a mythical sea monster.
Biblical usage
Egypt
Rahab is a poetical name for Egypt. It might have Egyptian origins that were accommodated to the Hebrew language. However, there is nothing revealing in the Coptic language.[1]
I mention Rahab (Egypt)[2] and Babel to those knowing Me, Lo, Philistia, and Tyre, with Cush! This [one] was born there.- (Psalm 87:4)YLT
Thou [Jehovah] art ruler over the pride of the sea, In the lifting up of its billows Thou dost restrain them. Thou hast bruised Rahab (Egypt),[2] as one wounded. With the arm of Thy strength Thou hast scattered Thine enemies. - (Psalm 89:8-10)YLT
Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of Jehovah, Awake, as [in] days of old, generations of the ages, Art not Thou it that is hewing down Rahab (Egypt),[2] Piercing a dragon! - (Isaiah 51:9)YLT
Insolence
In Isaiah 30:7, rāḥāḇ (insolence, strength) becomes a proverbial expression that gives an allusion to the Hebrew etymology insolence.[1]
Yea, Egyptians [are] vanity, and in vain do help, Therefore I have cried concerning this: `Their strength (rāḥāḇ)[3] [is] to sit still. - (Isaiah 30:7)YLT
Pride
In the Book of Job, rāḥāḇ (pride, blusterer) occurs in the Hebrew text and is translated as "proud".[3]
[If] God will not withdraw his anger, the proud (rāḥāḇ) helpers do stoop under him. - (Job 9:13)KJV
He divideth the sea with his power, and by his understanding he smiteth through the proud (rāḥāḇ). - (Job 26:12)KJV
Jewish folklore and Psalms
In Jewish folklore, Rahab (noise, tumult, arrogance) is a mythical sea monster, a dragon of the waters, the "demonic angel of the sea". Rahab represents the primordial abyss, the water-dragon of darkness and chaos, comparable to Leviathan and Tiamat. Rahab later became a particular demon, inhabitant of the sea, especially associated with the Red Sea.[4]
This tradition is reflected in Psalm 89:10.
Influence
- Video-games
- Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver for the PlayStation, Rahab is one of Kain's vampire generals that evolved over millennia into a large swimming monster.
- Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow for the Nintendo DS, features an underwater boss named Rahab.
- In Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow and in Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin, a weapon called Rahab's Frost (Rahab's Sword in Aria of Sorrow), which is "a dagger made from the fang of the water dragon Rahab" is found.
- In the arcade shooter, The Ocean Hunter, Rahab is also the final boss and main villain.
See also
References
- Day, John. 1985. God's Conflict with the Dragon and the Sea. Cambridge, Mass.: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0521256003.
External links
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