רָבָה
ra.vah
1. be or become great, be or become many, be or become much, be or become numerous
a. (Qal)
1. to become many, become numerous, multiply (of people, animals, things)
2. to be or grow great
b. (Piel) to make large, enlarge, increase, become many
c. (Hiphil)
1. to make much, make many, have many
a. to multiply, increase
b. to make much to do, do much in respect of, transgress greatly
c. to increase greatly or exceedingly
2. to make great, enlarge, do much
Aramaic equivalent: re.vah (רְבָה "to grow great" H7236)
(Qal) to shoot
Lexicon: STEPBible Tyndale House Brief Lexicons (TBESH / TBESG) (CC BY 4.0)
Translated as (BSB)
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Concordance 211 verses
- 2 Chronicles 36:14 הִרְבּ֣וּ
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.
- Ezra 9:6 רָבוּ֙
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.
- Ezra 10:1 הַרְבֵּה־
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.
- Ezra 10:13 הִרְבִּ֥ינוּ
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.
- Nehemiah 2:2 הַרְבֵּ֥ה
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
- Nehemiah 4:1 הַרְבֵּ֑ה
Now when Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he was furious and filled with indignation. He ridiculed the Jews
- Nehemiah 4:10 הַרְבֵּ֑ה
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.”
- Nehemiah 4:19 הַרְבֵּ֖ה
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.
- Nehemiah 5:18 לְהַרְבֵּ֑ה
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.
- Nehemiah 6:17 מַרְבִּ֞ים
Also in those days, the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and Tobiah’s letters came back to them.
- Nehemiah 9:23 הִרְבִּ֔יתָ
You multiplied their descendants like the stars of heaven and brought them to the land You had told their fathers to enter and possess.
- Nehemiah 9:37 מַרְבָּ֗ה
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.
- Job 9:17 וְהִרְבָּ֖ה
For He would crush me with a tempest and multiply my wounds without cause.
- Job 10:17 וְתֶ֣רֶב
You produce new witnesses against me and multiply Your anger toward me. Hardships assault me in wave after wave.
- Job 27:14 יִרְבּ֣וּ
Though his sons are many, they are destined for the sword; and his offspring will never have enough food.
- Job 29:18 אַרְבֶּ֥ה
So I thought: ‘I will die in my nest and multiply my days as the sand.
- Job 33:12 יִרְבֶּ֥ה
Behold, you are not right in this matter. I will answer you, for God is greater than man.
- Job 34:37 וְיֶ֖רֶב
For he adds rebellion to his sin; he claps his hands among us and multiplies his words against God.”
- Job 39:4 יִרְבּ֣וּ
Their young ones thrive and grow up in the open field; they leave and do not return.
- Job 41:3 הֲיַרְבֶּ֣ה
Will he beg you for mercy or speak to you softly?
- Psalms 16:4 יִרְבּ֥וּ
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.
- Psalms 18:35 תַרְבֵּֽנִי׃
You have given me Your shield of salvation; Your right hand upholds me, and Your gentleness exalts me.
- Psalms 44:12 רִ֝בִּ֗יתָ
You sell Your people for nothing; no profit do You gain from their sale.
- Psalms 49:16 יִ֝רְבֶּה
Do not be amazed when a man grows rich, when the splendor of his house increases.
- Psalms 51:2 הַרְבֵּה
Wash me clean of my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.
- Psalms 71:21 תֶּ֤רֶב׀
You will increase my honor and comfort me once again.
- Psalms 78:38 וְ֭הִרְבָּה
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.
- Psalms 107:38 וַיִּרְבּ֣וּ
He blesses them, and they multiply greatly; He does not let their herds diminish.
- Psalms 130:7 וְהַרְבֵּ֖ה
O Israel, put your hope in the LORD, for with the LORD is loving devotion, and with Him is redemption in abundance.
- Psalms 139:18 יִרְבּ֑וּן
If I were to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand; and when I awake, I am still with You.
- Proverbs 4:10 וְיִרְבּ֥וּ
Listen, my son, and receive my words, and the years of your life will be many.
- Proverbs 6:35 תַרְבֶּה־
He will not be appeased by any ransom, or persuaded by lavish gifts.
- Proverbs 9:11 יִרְבּ֣וּ
For through wisdom your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life.
- Proverbs 13:11 יַרְבֶּֽה׃
Dishonest wealth will dwindle, but what is earned through hard work will be multiplied.
- Proverbs 22:16 לְהַרְבּ֣וֹת
Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself or giving gifts to the rich will surely lead to poverty.
- Proverbs 25:27 הַרְבּ֣וֹת
It is not good to eat too much honey or to search out one’s own glory.
- Proverbs 28:8 מַרְבֶּ֣ה
He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.
- Proverbs 28:28 יִרְבּ֥וּ
When the wicked come to power, people hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous flourish.
- Proverbs 29:2 בִּרְב֣וֹת
When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
- Proverbs 29:16 בִּרְב֣וֹתיִרְבֶּה־
When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
- Ecclesiastes 1:16 הַרְבֵּ֖ה
I said to myself, “Behold, I have grown and increased in wisdom beyond all those before me who were over Jerusalem, and my mind has observed a wealth of wisdom and knowledge.”
- Ecclesiastes 2:7 הַרְבֵּה֙
I acquired menservants and maidservants, and servants were born in my house. I also owned more herds and flocks than anyone in Jerusalem before me,
- Ecclesiastes 5:7 הַרְבֵּ֑ה
For as many dreams bring futility, so do many words. Therefore, fear God.
- Ecclesiastes 5:11 בִּרְבוֹת֙
When good things increase, so do those who consume them; what then is the profit to the owner, except to behold them with his eyes?
- Ecclesiastes 5:12 הַרְבֵּ֖ה
The sleep of the worker is sweet, whether he eats little or much, but the abundance of the rich man permits him no sleep.
- Ecclesiastes 5:17 הַרְבֵּ֖ה
Moreover, all his days he eats in darkness, with much sorrow, sickness, and anger.
- Ecclesiastes 5:20 הַרְבֵּ֔ה
For a man seldom considers the days of his life, because God keeps him occupied with the joy of his heart.
- Ecclesiastes 6:11 הַרְבֵּ֖המַרְבִּ֣ים
For the more words, the more futility—and how does that profit anyone?
- Ecclesiastes 7:16 הַרְבֵּ֔ה
Do not be overly righteous, and do not make yourself too wise. Why should you destroy yourself?
- Ecclesiastes 7:17 הַרְבֵּ֖ה
Do not be excessively wicked, and do not be a fool. Why should you die before your time?