Hebrew · H1711, H7230 · unreviewed

וְיִדְגּוּ לָרֹב

To spawn , i.e. become numerous · abundance (in any respect)

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דָּגָה H1711 to spawn , i.e. become numerous
Pronunciation dāgāh
Biological multiplication imagery applied to human population increase; expresses fruitfulness within God's creation covenant
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רֹב H7230 abundance (in any respect)
Pronunciation rōb
Quantitative abundance shifting from literal multitude to intensified quality; theological weight in divine provision and blessing language.
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What does וְיִדְגּוּ לָרֹב (ve-yidgu la-rov) mean in the Bible?

דָּגָה · רֹב is a Hebrew word meaning "let them grow into a multitude".

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Meaning

let them grow into a multitude
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