The meaning of “רֶבַע”
Understanding rebaʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
fourth part, side, square. - a fourth (part or side) 1) fourth part, four sides 1a) fourth part 1b) four sides
רֶבַע
fourth part, side, square. - a fourth (part or side) 1) fourth part, four sides 1a) fourth part 1b) four sides
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 29:40 | “And with the one lamb a tenth deal of flour mingled with the fourth part of an hin of beaten oil; and the fourth part of an hin of wine for a drink offering.” Word: רֶבַע (rebaʻ) | |
| 1 Samuel 9:8 | “And the servant answered Saul again, and said, Behold, I have here at hand the fourth part of a shekel of silver: that will I give to the man of God, to tell us our way.” Word: רֶבַע (rebaʻ) | |
| Ezekiel 10:11 | “When they went, they went upon their four sides; they turned not as they went, but to the place whither the head looked they followed it; they turned not as they went.” Word: רֶבַע (rebaʻ) |