And it was told the king of Jericho, saying, Behold, there came men in here tonight of the children of Israel to search out the country.
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Jerome
AD 420
Rahab; what is the force of her name? We have been following the historical sense; let us now reflect upon the anagogic significance of the name. Rahab thus admits of two interpretations: the name may imply either a “broad space” or, better, “pride.” Consider, therefore, its impact. She who formerly walked the broad, spacious road to death, she whose pride was driving her to destruction, was later converted unto humility.
