What does רָבַב mean in the Bible?
e. increase , especially in number; to multiply by the myriad".
Hebrew · H7231
רָבַב
Properly, to cast together , i.e. increase , especially in number; to multiply by the myriad
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רָבַבH7231
What does רָבַב mean in the Bible?
רָבַב is a Hebrew word meaning "properly, to cast together , i.e. increase , especially in number; to multiply by the myriad".
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Questions this entry answers
How does the BSB render H7231?
The BSB source-word alignment has 21 aligned rows for this entry. Common renderings include and many (2), are many (2), Many (2), abound (1), are multiplied (1).
Where does רָבַב appear in Scripture?
The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Genesis 6:1. Its strongest book concentrations include Psalms (7), Isaiah (4), Jeremiah (3), Genesis (2).
Source Word Evidence
BSB source-word alignment connects this entry to exact verse rows, English rendering, source form, transliteration, and parsing.
How English Renders Itand many2×Psalms 38:19, Isaiah 66:16
are many2×Jeremiah 5:6, Jeremiah 14:7
Many2×1 Samuel 25:10, Psalms 104:24
abound1×Psalms 4:7
are multiplied1×Isaiah 59:12
because you were more numerous1×Deuteronomy 7:7
have increased1×Psalms 3:1
If you multiply1×Job 35:6
is great1×Genesis 18:20
is utterly1×Isaiah 6:12
outnumber1×Psalms 69:4
so do1×Ecclesiastes 5:11
tens of thousands1×Psalms 144:13
there were many1×Isaiah 22:9
they are many1×Psalms 25:19
they are more numerous1×Jeremiah 46:23
to multiply1×Genesis 6:1
would multiply1×Exodus 23:29
Show sample aligned rows
Genesis 6:1לָרֹ֖בtoto multiplyPreposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive constructGenesis 18:20רָ֑בָּהtois greatVerb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singularExodus 23:29וְרַבָּ֥הtowould multiplyConjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singularDeuteronomy 7:7מֵֽרֻבְּכֶ֞םtobecause you were more numerousPreposition-m | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | second person masculine plural1 Samuel 25:10רַבּ֣וּtoManyVerb - Qal - Perfect - third person common pluralJob 35:6וְרַבּ֥וּtoIf you multiplyConjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common pluralPsalms 3:1רַבּ֣וּtohave increasedVerb - Qal - Perfect - third person common pluralPsalms 4:7רָֽבּוּ׃toaboundVerb - Qal - Perfect - third person common pluralPsalms 25:19רָ֑בּוּtothey are manyVerb - Qal - Perfect - third person common pluralPsalms 38:19וְרַבּ֖וּtoand manyConjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Usage map
A compact distribution from source-word alignment before the full evidence tables.
First aligned rowGenesis 6:1
Aligned rows21
Books represented9
Genesis2Exodus1Deuteronomy11 Samuel1Job1Psalms7Ecclesiastes1Isaiah4Jeremiah3
Source forms
וְרַבָּ֥ה2xwə·rab·bāhExodus 23:29, Isaiah 6:12
וְרַבּ֖וּ2xwə·rab·būPsalms 38:19, Isaiah 66:16
רַבּ֣וּ2xrab·bū1 Samuel 25:10, Psalms 3:1
רַבּוּ֙2xrab·būJeremiah 5:6, Jeremiah 46:23
רָ֑בּוּ2xrāb·būPsalms 25:19, Isaiah 22:9
וְרַבּ֥וּ1xwə·rab·būJob 35:6
לָרֹ֖ב1xlā·rōḇGenesis 6:1
מְרֻבָּב֗וֹת1xmə·rub·bā·ḇō·wṯPsalms 144:13
Parsing patterns
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural12x1 Samuel 25:10, Psalms 3:1, Psalms 4:7, Psalms 25:19
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural3xJob 35:6, Psalms 38:19, Isaiah 66:16
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular2xExodus 23:29, Isaiah 6:12
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct1xGenesis 6:1
Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | second person masculine plural1xDeuteronomy 7:7
Verb - Pual - Participle - feminine plural1xPsalms 144:13
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular1xGenesis 18:20
Evidence Summary
Hebrew word. properly, to cast together , i.e. increase , especially in number; to multiply by the myriad
Source Gloss
properly, to cast together , i.e. increase , especially in number; to multiply by the myriad
Extended definitionSource: Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon + Brown-Driver-Briggs
properly, to cast together , i.e. increase, especially in number; to multiply by the myriad Usage: increase, be many(-ifold), be more, multiply, ten thousands.
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.
Form groups2Aligned forms9
Qalbasic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense8×
PerfectJer 5:6 · Jer 14:7 · Jer 46:23 · Ps 3:2 · Ps 4:8 · Ps 25:19 · Ps 69:5 · Ps 104:248×
Pualintensive passive — intensive action received by the subject1×
Participle passivePs 144:131×