◄ 7232. rabab ►
Lexicon rabab: To be many, to multiply, to increase Original Word: רָבַב Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: rabab Pronunciation: rah-BAHV Phonetic Spelling: (raw-bab') Definition: To be many, to multiply, to increase Meaning: to shoot an arrow Strong's Exhaustive Concordance shoot A primitive root (rather identical with rabab through the idea of projection); to shoot an arrow -- shoot. see HEBREW rabab Brown-Driver-Briggs II. [רָבַב] verb shoot; — Qal Perfect3plural וָרֹ֑בוּ (Ges§ 67m) Genesis 49:23 absolute (בַּעֲלֵי חִצִּים in "" 1.; Samaritan וַיְרִיבֻהוּ, so perhaps ᵐ5 ἐλοιδόρουν). — רָֹב Psalm 18:15 (חִצָּיו in "" 1.), see I. רַב 1g. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G3170 (μεγαλύνω, megalynō): To make great, magnify • G4129 (πληθύνω, plēthynō): To multiply, increase These Greek entries, while not directly related to the act of shooting an arrow, share a conceptual link in terms of projecting or increasing something, whether it be in size, number, or significance. The idea of sending forth or expanding is a thematic connection between the Hebrew and Greek terms. Usage: The verb רָבַב (rābab) is used in the context of archery, specifically referring to the action of shooting an arrow. It is a term that conveys the act of launching or projecting an arrow from a bow. Context: The Hebrew verb רָבַב (rābab) is a primitive root that appears in the context of archery within the Hebrew Bible. It is used to describe the action of shooting an arrow, a skill that was essential for warfare and hunting in ancient times. The term is associated with precision and skill, as archery required a high level of expertise. The act of shooting an arrow is often metaphorically linked to the idea of sending forth or projecting something with intent and purpose. In the biblical narrative, archery is sometimes used symbolically to represent divine judgment or deliverance, as arrows are seen as instruments of power and authority. The usage of רָבַב (rābab) is relatively rare in the Hebrew Bible, but its presence underscores the importance of archery in the cultural and military practices of ancient Israel. The skill of archery was highly valued, and those who excelled in it were often celebrated for their prowess. The verb captures the dynamic action of releasing an arrow, emphasizing the force and directionality inherent in the act. Forms and Transliterations וָרֹ֑בּוּ ורבו רָ֝ב רב rāḇ rav vaRobbu wā·rōb·bū wārōbbū Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Genesis 49:23 HEB: וַֽיְמָרֲרֻ֖הוּ וָרֹ֑בּוּ וַֽיִּשְׂטְמֻ֖הוּ בַּעֲלֵ֥י NAS: bitterly attacked him, And shot [at him] and harassed KJV: have sorely grieved him, and shot [at him], and hated him: INT: bitterly and shot and harassed archer Psalm 18:14 HEB: וַיְפִיצֵ֑ם וּבְרָקִ֥ים רָ֝ב וַיְהֻמֵּֽם׃ KJV: and scattered them; and he shot out lightnings, INT: and scattered and lightning out and routed 2 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 7232 2 Occurrences rāḇ — 1 Occ. wā·rōb·bū — 1 Occ.