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רָבָה

ra.vahto multiplyHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentVerb226 occurrences31 books211 verses

Definition

a primitive root; to increase (in whatever respect)
Traditional renderings: (bring in) abundance (× -antly), archer (by mistake for H7232), be in authority, bring up, × continue, enlarge, excel, exceeding(-ly), be full of, (be, make) great(-er, -ly, × -ness), grow up, heap, increase, be long, (be, give, have, make, use) many (a time), (any, be, give, give the, have) more (in number), (ask, be, be so, gather, over, take, yield) much (greater, more), (make to) multiply, nourish, plenty(-eous), × process (of time), sore, store, thoroughly, very.

In the Greek Old Testament

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

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

226 total
  1. 1 Chronicles 27:23לְהַרְבּ֥וֹת · as numerous
    David did not count the men aged twenty or under, because the LORD had said that He would make Israel as numerous as the stars of the sky.
  2. 2 Chronicles 11:12לְהַרְבֵּ֣ה · greatly
    He also put shields and spears in all the cities and strengthened them greatly. So Judah and Benjamin belonged to him.
  3. 2 Chronicles 14:13הַרְבֵּ֥ה · a great amount of
    Then Asa and his army pursued them as far as Gerar. The Cushites fell and could not recover, for they were crushed before the LORD and His army. So the people of Judah carried off a great amount of plunder
  4. 2 Chronicles 16:8לְהַרְבֵּ֣ה · with many
    Were not the Cushites and Libyans a vast army with many chariots and horsemen? Yet because you relied on the LORD, He delivered them into your hand.
  5. 2 Chronicles 25:9הַרְבֵּ֥ה · much more
    Amaziah asked the man of God, “What should I do about the hundred talents I have given to the troops of Israel?” And the man of God replied, “The LORD is able to give you much more than this.”
  6. 2 Chronicles 31:5הִרְבּ֤וּ · generously provided
    As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously provided the firstfruits of the grain, new wine, oil, and honey, and of all the produce of the field, and they brought in an abundance—a tithe of everything.
  7. 2 Chronicles 32:27הַרְבֵּ֣ה · great
    Hezekiah had very great riches and honor, and he made treasuries for his silver, gold, precious stones, spices, shields, and all kinds of valuable articles.
  8. 2 Chronicles 33:6הִרְבָּ֗ה · great
    He sacrificed his sons in the fire in the Valley of Ben-hinnom. He practiced sorcery, divination, and witchcraft, and consulted mediums and spiritists. He did great evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him to anger.
  9. 2 Chronicles 33:23הִרְבָּ֥ה · increased
    …but he did not humble himself before the LORD as his father Manasseh had done; instead, Amon increased his guilt.
  10. 2 Chronicles 36:14הִרְבּ֣וּ · multiplied
    Furthermore, all the leaders of the priests and the people multiplied their unfaithful deeds, following all the abominations of the nations, and they defiled the house of the LORD, which He had consecrated in Jerusalem.
  11. Ezra 9:6רָבוּ֙ · are higher than
    …and said: “O my God, I am ashamed and embarrassed to lift up my face to You, my God, because our iniquities are higher than our heads, and our guilt has reached the heavens.
  12. Ezra 10:1הַרְבֵּה־
    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.
  13. Ezra 10:13הִרְבִּ֥ינוּ · greatly
    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.
  14. Nehemiah 2:2הַרְבֵּ֥ה
    …so the king said to me, “Why is your face sad, though you are not ill? This could only be sadness of the heart.” I was overwhelmed with fear
  15. Nehemiah 4:1הַרְבֵּ֑ה
    Now when Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he was furious and filled with indignation. He ridiculed the Jews
  16. Nehemiah 4:10הַרְבֵּ֑ה · and there is so much
    Meanwhile, the people of Judah said: “The strength of the laborer fails, and there is so much rubble that we will never be able to rebuild the wall.”
  17. Nehemiah 4:19הַרְבֵּ֖ה · great
    Then I said to the nobles, the officials, and the rest of the people: “The work is great and extensive, and we are spread out far from one another along the wall.
  18. Nehemiah 5:18לְהַרְבֵּ֑ה · an abundance
    Each day one ox, six choice sheep, and some fowl were prepared for me, and once every ten days an abundance of all kinds of wine was provided. But I did not demand the food allotted to the governor, because the burden on the people was so heavy.
  19. Nehemiah 6:17מַרְבִּ֞ים · sent many
    Also in those days, the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and Tobiah’s letters kept coming to them.
  20. Nehemiah 9:23הִרְבִּ֔יתָ · You multiplied
    You multiplied their descendants like the stars of heaven and brought them to the land You had told their fathers to enter and possess.
  21. Nehemiah 9:37מַרְבָּ֗ה · Its abundant
    Its abundant harvest goes to the kings You have set over us because of our sins. And they rule over our bodies and our livestock as they please. We are in great distress.
  22. Job 9:17וְהִרְבָּ֖ה · and multiply
    For He would crush me with a tempest and multiply my wounds without cause.
  23. Job 10:17וְתֶ֣רֶב · and multiply
    You produce new witnesses against me and multiply Your anger toward me. Hardships assault me in wave after wave.
  24. Job 27:14יִרְבּ֣וּ · are many
    Though his sons are many, they are destined for the sword; and his offspring will never have enough food.
  25. Job 29:18אַרְבֶּ֥ה · and multiply
    So I thought: ‘I will die in my nest and multiply my days as the sand.
  26. Job 33:12יִרְבֶּ֥ה · is greater
    Behold, you are not right in this matter. I will answer you, for God is greater than man.
  27. Job 34:37וְיֶ֖רֶב · and multiplies
    For he adds rebellion to his sin; he claps his hands among us and multiplies his words against God.”
  28. Job 39:4יִרְבּ֣וּ · and grow up
    Their young ones thrive and grow up in the open field; they leave and do not return.
  29. Job 41:3הֲיַרְבֶּ֣ה · Will he beg
    Will he beg you for mercy or speak to you softly?
  30. Psalm 16:4יִרְבּ֥וּ · will multiply
    Sorrows will multiply to those who chase other gods. I will not pour out their libations of blood, or speak their names with my lips.
  31. Psalm 18:35תַרְבֵּֽנִי׃ · exalts me
    You have given me Your shield of salvation; Your right hand upholds me, and Your gentleness exalts me.
  32. Psalm 44:12רִ֝בִּ֗יתָ · do You gain
    You sell Your people for nothing; no profit do You gain from their sale.
  33. Psalm 49:16יִ֝רְבֶּה · increases
    Do not be afraid when a man grows rich, when the splendor of his house increases.
  34. Psalm 51:2הַרְבֵּה · Wash me clean
    Wash me clean of my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.
  35. Psalm 71:21תֶּ֤רֶב׀ · You will increase
    You will increase my honor and comfort me once again.
  36. Psalm 78:38וְ֭הִרְבָּה · He often
    And yet He was compassionate; He forgave their iniquity and did not destroy them. He often restrained His anger and did not unleash His full wrath.
  37. Psalm 107:38וַיִּרְבּ֣וּ · and they multiply
    He blesses them, and they multiply greatly; He does not let their herds diminish.
  38. Psalm 130:7וְהַרְבֵּ֖ה · in abundance
    O Israel, put your hope in the LORD, for with the LORD is loving devotion, and with Him is redemption in abundance.
  39. Psalm 139:18יִרְבּ֑וּן · they would outnumber
    If I were to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand; and when I awake, I am still with You.
  40. Proverbs 4:10וְיִרְבּ֥וּ · will be many
    Listen, my son, and receive my words, and the years of your life will be many.
  41. Proverbs 6:35תַרְבֶּה־ · by lavish
    He will not be appeased by any ransom, or persuaded by lavish gifts.
  42. Proverbs 9:11יִרְבּ֣וּ · will be multiplied
    For through wisdom your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life.
  43. Proverbs 13:11יַרְבֶּֽה׃ · will be multiplied
    Dishonest wealth will dwindle, but what is earned through hard work will be multiplied.
  44. Proverbs 22:16לְהַרְבּ֣וֹת · to enrich
    Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself or giving gifts to the rich will surely lead to poverty.
  45. Proverbs 25:27הַרְבּ֣וֹת · too much
    It is not good to eat too much honey or to search out one’s own glory.
  46. Proverbs 28:8מַרְבֶּ֣ה · He who increases
    He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.
  47. Proverbs 28:28יִרְבּ֥וּ · flourish
    When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.
  48. Proverbs 29:2בִּרְב֣וֹת · flourish
    When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
  49. Proverbs 29:16בִּרְב֣וֹת · thrive; יִרְבֶּה־ · increases
    When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.