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What was the relationship between Rahab and Jesus?

Matthew names Rahab in the genealogy of Jesus. She is one of the four women he names before Mary. Matthew 1:5; Matthew 1:16

What the Bible says

Matthew 1:5

And Salmon begot Booz of Rahab. And Booz begot Obed of Ruth. And Obed begot Jesse.

Matthew 1:16

And Jacob begot Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.

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The Letter to the Hebrews says that, because of her faith, Rahab did not perish with those who did not believe. Hebrews 11:31

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