Hebrew · H517, H7233 · unreviewed

אֵם רְבָבָה

A mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father]) · abundance (in number), i.e. (specifically) a myriad (whether definite or indefinite)

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אֵם H517 a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father])
Pronunciation ʾēm
Mother as the relational bond holding family together; extends figuratively to cities, nations, and source-origins.
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רְבָבָה H7233 abundance (in number), i.e. (specifically) a myriad (whether definite or indefinite)
Pronunciation rĕbābāh
Denotes overwhelming numerical vastness; used of God's blessings, enemies, or cosmic abundance, emphasizing incomprehensibility rather than precise quantity.
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What does אֵם רְבָבָה (em revavah) mean in the Bible?

אֵם · רְבָבָה is a Hebrew word meaning "mother of thousands/myriads".

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Meaning

mother of thousands/myriads
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