The meaning of “רֹב”
Understanding rôb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
abundance(-antly), all, [idiom] common (sort), excellent, great(-ly, -ness, number), huge, be increased, long, many, mor...
רֹב
abundance(-antly), all, [idiom] common (sort), excellent, great(-ly, -ness, number), huge, be increased, long, many, more in number, most, much, multitude, plenty(-ifully), [idiom] very (age). - abundance (in any respect) 1) multitude, abundance, greatness 1a) multitude 1a1) abundance, abundantly 1a2) numerous 1b) greatness
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 30:30 | “For it was little which thou hadst before I came, and it is now increased unto a multitude; and the Lord hath blessed thee since my coming: and now when shall I provide for mine own house also?” Word: רֹב (rôb) | |
| Judges 7:12 | “And the Midianites and the Amalekites and all the children of the east lay along in the valley like grasshoppers for multitude; and their camels were without number, as the sand by the sea side for multitude.” Word: רֹב (rôb) | |
| 1 Chronicles 22:8 | “But the word of the Lord came to me, saying, Thou hast shed blood abundantly, and hast made great wars: thou shalt not build an house unto my name, because thou hast shed much blood upon the earth in my sight.” Word: רֹב (rôb) | |
| Psalms 66:3 | “Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.” Word: רֹב (rôb) | |
| Lamentations 1:5 | “Her adversaries are the chief, her enemies prosper; for the Lord hath afflicted her for the multitude of her transgressions: her children are gone into captivity before the enemy.” Word: רֹב (rôb) |