רָבַב

ra.vavVerbH7231

to multiply

From: a primitive root; (compare H7241 (רָבִיב)); also as denominative from H7233 (רְבָבָה);

Short Definition

properly, to cast together , i.e. increase, especially in number; to multiply by the myriad

Full Lexicon Entry

  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

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

16 times

Appears 16 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Isaiah
4
Jeremiah
3
Psalms
3
Genesis
2
1 Samuel
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Samuel 25:10
  • Genesis 18:20
  • Isaiah 59:12
  • Jeremiah 14:7
  • Job 35:6

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