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רַב

ravmanyHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun455 occurrences35 books437 verses

Definition

by contracted from H7231; abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
Traditional renderings: (in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly), captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man, one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold, things, a time), (ship-)master, mighty, more, (too, very) much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous, populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent).

In the Greek Old Testament

How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders רַב:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

455 total
  1. 2 Chronicles 30:13רָ֔ב
    In the second month, a very great assembly gathered in Jerusalem to celebrate the Feast of Unleavened Bread.
  2. 2 Chronicles 30:17רַבַּ֥ת · there were many
    Since there were many in the assembly who had not consecrated themselves, the Levites were in charge of slaughtering the Passover lambs for every unclean person to consecrate the lambs to the LORD.
  3. 2 Chronicles 30:18רַ֠בַּת · many
    A large number of the people—many from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun—had not purified themselves, yet they ate the Passover, contrary to what was written. But Hezekiah interceded for them, saying, “May the LORD, who is good, provide atonement for everyone
  4. 2 Chronicles 32:4רָ֔ב · Many; רַבִּֽים׃ · plenty
    Many people assembled and stopped up all the springs and the stream that flowed through the land. “Why should the kings of Assyria come and find plenty of water?” they said.
  5. 2 Chronicles 32:7רַ֖ב · there is a greater [One]
    “Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged before the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater One with us than with him.
  6. 2 Chronicles 32:23וְ֠רַבִּים · Many
    Many brought offerings to Jerusalem for the LORD and valuable gifts for Hezekiah king of Judah, and from then on he was exalted in the eyes of all nations.
  7. 2 Chronicles 32:29רַ֥ב · great
    He made cities for himself, and he acquired herds of sheep and cattle in abundance, for God gave him very great wealth.
  8. Ezra 3:12וְרַבִּ֡ים · But many; וְרַבִּ֛ים · Still, many
    But many of the older priests, Levites, and family heads who had seen the first temple wept loudly when they saw the foundation of this temple. Still, many others shouted joyfully.
  9. Ezra 10:1רַב־ · large
    While Ezra prayed and made this confession, weeping and falling facedown before the house of God, a very large assembly of Israelites—men, women, and children—gathered around him, and the people wept bitterly as well.
  10. Ezra 10:13רָב֙ · there are many
    But there are many people here, and it is the rainy season. We are not able to stay out in the open. Nor is this the work of one or two days, for we have transgressed greatly in this matter.
  11. Nehemiah 5:2רַבִּ֑ים · are numerous
    Some were saying, “We and our sons and daughters are numerous. We must get grain in order to eat and stay alive.”
  12. Nehemiah 6:18רַבִּ֣ים · many
    For many in Judah were bound by oath to him, since he was a son-in-law of Shecaniah son of Arah, and his son Jehohanan had married the daughter of Meshullam son of Berechiah.
  13. Nehemiah 7:2מֵרַבִּֽים׃ · more than most
    Then I put my brother Hanani in charge of Jerusalem, along with Hananiah the commander of the fortress, because he was a faithful man who feared God more than most.
  14. Nehemiah 9:17וְרַב־ · and rich
    They refused to listen and failed to remember the wonders You performed among them. They stiffened their necks and appointed a leader to return them to their bondage in Egypt. But You are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in loving devotion, and You did not forsake them.
  15. Nehemiah 9:19הָֽרַבִּ֔ים · in Your great
    You in Your great compassion did not forsake them in the wilderness. By day the pillar of cloud never turned away from guiding them on their path; and by the night the pillar of fire illuminated the way they should go.
  16. Nehemiah 9:27הָֽרַבִּ֗ים · and in Your great
    So You delivered them into the hands of enemies who oppressed them, and in their time of distress they cried out to You. From heaven You heard them, and in Your great compassion You gave them deliverers who saved them from the hands of their enemies.
  17. Nehemiah 9:28רַבּ֥וֹת · many
    But as soon as they had rest, they again did evil in Your sight. So You abandoned them to the hands of their enemies, who had dominion over them. When they cried out to You again, You heard from heaven, and You delivered them many times in Your compassion.
  18. Nehemiah 9:30רַבּ֔וֹת · for many
    You were patient with them for many years, and Your Spirit admonished them through Your prophets. Yet they would not listen, so You gave them into the hands of the neighboring peoples.
  19. Nehemiah 9:31הָרַבִּ֛ים · But in Your great
    But in Your great compassion, You did not put an end to them; nor did You forsake them, for You are a gracious and compassionate God.
  20. Nehemiah 9:35הָרָ֜ב · with the abundant
    For even while they were in their kingdom, with the abundant goodness that You had given them, and in the spacious and fertile land that You had set before them, they would not serve You or turn from their wicked ways.
  21. Nehemiah 13:26הָרַבִּים֩ · among many
    Did not King Solomon of Israel sin in matters like this? There was not a king like him among many nations, and he was loved by his God, who made him king over all Israel—yet foreign women drew him into sin.
  22. Esther 1:4רַבִּ֔ים · And for a full
    And for a full 180 days he displayed the glorious riches of his kingdom and the magnificent splendor of his greatness.
  23. Esther 1:7רָ֖ב · flowed freely
    Beverages were served in an array of goblets of gold, each with a different design, and the royal wine flowed freely, according to the king’s bounty.
  24. Esther 1:8רַ֣ב · official
    By order of the king, no limit was placed on the drinking, and every official of his household was to serve each man whatever he desired.
  25. Esther 1:20רַבָּ֖ה · his vast
    The edict the king issues will be heard throughout his vast kingdom—and so all women, from the least to the greatest, will honor their husbands.”
  26. Esther 2:8רַבּ֛וֹת · many
    When the king’s command and edict had been proclaimed, many young women gathered at the citadel of Susa under the care of Hegai. Esther was also taken to the palace and placed under the care of Hegai, the custodian of the women.
  27. Esther 4:3לָֽרַבִּֽים׃ · and many
    In every province to which the king’s command and edict came, there was great mourning among the Jews. They fasted, wept, and lamented, and many lay in sackcloth and ashes.
  28. Esther 8:17וְרַבִּ֞ים · And many
    In every province and every city, wherever the king’s edict and decree reached, there was joy and gladness among the Jews, with feasting and celebrating. And many of the people of the land themselves became Jews, because the fear of the Jews had fallen upon them.
  29. Job 1:3רַבָּ֣ה · large number of
    …and he owned 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 yoke of oxen, 500 female donkeys, and a very large number of servants. Job was the greatest man of all the people of the East.
  30. Job 4:3רַבִּ֑ים · many
    Surely you have instructed many, and have strengthened their feeble hands.
  31. Job 5:25רַ֣ב · will be many
    You will know that your offspring will be many, your descendants like the grass of the earth.
  32. Job 11:19רַבִּֽים׃ · and many
    You will lie down without fear, and many will court your favor.
  33. Job 16:2רַבּ֑וֹת · many
    “I have heard many things like these; miserable comforters are you all.
  34. Job 22:5רַבָּ֑ה · great
    Is not your wickedness great? Are not your iniquities endless?
  35. Job 23:14רַבּ֣וֹת · many
    For He carries out His decree against me, and He has many such plans.
  36. Job 30:18בְּרָב־ · With great
    With great force He grasps my garment; He seizes me by the collar of my tunic.
  37. Job 31:25רַ֣ב · my great
    …if I have rejoiced in my great wealth because my hand had gained so much,
  38. Job 31:34רַבָּ֗ה · I greatly
    …because I greatly feared the crowds and the contempt of the clans terrified me, so that I kept silent and would not go outside—
  39. Job 32:9רַבִּ֥ים · the old
    It is not only the old who are wise, or the elderly who understand justice.
  40. Job 35:9רַבִּֽים׃ · of the mighty
    Men cry out under great oppression; they plead for relief from the arm of the mighty.
  41. Job 36:18וְרָב־ · let a large
    Be careful that no one lures you with riches; do not let a large bribe lead you astray.
  42. Job 36:28רָֽב׃ · abundantly
    …which the clouds pour out and shower abundantly on mankind.
  43. Job 38:21רַבִּֽים׃ · is great
    Surely you know, for you were already born! And the number of your days is great!
  44. Job 39:11רַ֣ב · great
    Can you rely on his great strength? Will you leave your hard work to him?
  45. Psalm 3:1רַ֝בִּ֗ים · How many
    A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom. O LORD, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me!
  46. Psalm 3:2רַבִּים֮ · Many
    Many say of me, “God will not deliver him.” Selah
  47. Psalm 4:6רַבִּ֥ים · Many
    Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.
  48. Psalm 18:16רַבִּֽים׃ · out of deep
    He reached down from on high and took hold of me; He drew me out of deep waters.