רָבַב
ra.vav
“to multiply”
Definition
properly, to cast together , i.e. increase, especially in number; to multiply by the myriad
a primitive root; (compare H7241 (רָבִיב)); also as denominative from H7233 (רְבָבָה);
- 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
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Occurrences
רָבַב appears 16 times in the Old Testament.
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Key Passages
But Nabal asked them, “Who is David? Who is this son of Jesse? Many servants these days are breaking away from their masters.
Then the LORD said, “The outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great. Because their sin is so grievous,
For our transgressions are multiplied before You,and our sins testify against us.Our transgressions are indeed with us,and we know our iniquities:
Although our iniquities testify against us, O LORD,act for the sake of Your name.Indeed, our rebellions are many;we have sinned against You.
If you sin, what do you accomplish against Him?If you multiply your transgressions, what do you do to Him?
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