פָּרָה וַיִּרְבּוּ מְאֹד
To bear fruit (literally or figuratively) · to increase (in whatever respect) · properly, vehemence , i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently ; by implication, wholly , speedily , etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlative; especially when repeated)
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פָּרָה H6509 to bear fruit (literally or figuratively)
רָבָה H7235 to increase (in whatever respect)
מְאֹד H3966 properly, vehemence , i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently ; by implication, wholly , speedily , etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlative; especially when repeated)
What does פָּרָה וַיִּרְבּוּ מְאֹד (parah vayirbu me'od) mean in the Bible?
פָּרָה · רָבָה · מְאֹד is a Hebrew word meaning "were fruitful and multiplied greatly".
Full entry for פָּרָה וַיִּרְבּוּ מְאֹד (H6509, H7235, H3966) · Browse the biblical lexicon
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