The meaning of “רָבַב”
Understanding râbab reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
increase, be many(-ifold), be more, multiply, ten thousands. - properly, to cast together , i.e. increase, especially in...
רָבַב
increase, be many(-ifold), be more, multiply, ten thousands. - properly, to cast together , i.e. increase, especially in number - to multiply by the myriad 1) to be or become many, be or become much, be or become great 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to be or become many 1a2) to be or become great 1a3) to be long (of journey) 2) (Pual) ten thousands
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 6:1 | “And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them,” Word: רָבַב (râbab) | |
| 1 Samuel 25:10 | “And Nabal answered David’s servants, and said, Who is David? and who is the son of Jesse? there be many servants now a days that break away every man from his master.” Word: רָבַב (râbab) | |
| Job 35:6 | “If thou sinnest, what doest thou against him? or if thy transgressions be multiplied, what doest thou unto him?” Word: רָבַב (râbab) | |
| Psalms 38:19 | “But mine enemies are lively, and they are strong: and they that hate me wrongfully are multiplied.” Word: רָבַב (râbab) | |
| Ecclesiastes 5:11 | “When goods increase, they are increased that eat them: and what good is there to the owners thereof, saving the beholding of them with their eyes?” Word: רָבַב (râbab) |