רָבָה

ra.vahVerbH7235

to multiply

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

to increase (in whatever respect)

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. be or become great, be or become many, be or become much, be or become numerous 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to become many, become numerous, multiply (of people, animals, things) 1a2) to be or grow great 1b) (Piel) to make large, enlarge, increase, become many 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make much, make many, have many 1c1a) to multiply, increase 1c1b) to make much to do, do much in respect of, transgress greatly 1c1c) to increase greatly or exceedingly 1c2) to make great, enlarge, do much Aramaic equivalent: re.vah (*רְבָה *"to grow great" H7236)

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

190 times

Appears 190 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Genesis
24
Ezk
18
Deuteronomy
15
Exodus
11
1 Chronicles
10

Key Passages

  • 1 Chronicles 20:2
  • Daniel 11:39
  • Ezk 11:6
  • Genesis 47:27
  • Job 34:37

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