רַבִּֽים
𐤓𐤁𐤉𐤌
rab
many
An adjective denoting greatness in number, quantity, or magnitude; frequently used to indicate 'many,' 'much,' or 'great' as opposed to few or little. In certain contexts, also functions as a substantive to mean 'a great one,' 'chief,' 'leader,' or 'officer.' The term encompasses both quantitative and qualitative greatness, including age, importance, power, or status.
Genesis 37:34 · Word #11
Lexicon H7227
| Lemma | רַב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤓𐤁 |
| Transliteration | rab |
| Strong's | H7227 |
| Definition | An adjective denoting greatness in number, quantity, or magnitude; frequently used to indicate 'many,' 'much,' or 'great' as opposed to few or little. In certain contexts, also functions as a substantive to mean 'a great one,' 'chief,' 'leader,' or 'officer.' The term encompasses both quantitative and qualitative greatness, including age, importance, power, or status. |
Morphology HAampa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | many |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7227-14
many
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine plural, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The masculine plural adjective expresses numerical greatness or abundance, directly reflecting the root idea of multiplicity and increase. "Many" preserves the quantitative force inherent in the plural form. |
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