Strong's Lexicon raba: To lie down, to rest, to stretch out Original Word: רָבַע Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "raba," the concept of rest and lying down can be related to Greek terms such as "καταπαύω" (katapauō - to rest) and "ἀναπαύω" (anapauō - to give rest). Usage: The Hebrew verb "raba" primarily means to lie down or to rest. It is often used in the context of animals lying down, but it can also refer to people resting or reclining. The term conveys a sense of relaxation and repose, often after labor or during times of peace. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the act of lying down or resting was significant, symbolizing peace, security, and trust. For pastoral societies, such as those in ancient Israel, the image of sheep lying down in green pastures was a powerful metaphor for divine provision and protection. The concept of rest was also deeply embedded in the Hebrew understanding of the Sabbath, a day set apart for rest and worship. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origindenominative verb from arba Definition to square NASB Translation square (11), squared (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [רְבַע] verb denominative, only Passive participle squared, square; — Qal Passive participle רָבוּעַ square, of altar Exodus 27:1; Exodus 30:2; Exodus 37:25; Exodus 38:1, compare Ezekiel 43:16; breastplate Ezekiel 30:2; Ezekiel 39:9; plural רְבֻעִים, of doorways, etc. [on text see Kit Benz] 1 Kings 7:5; feminine singular רְבֻעָה as substantive = a square Ezekiel 41:21 (accusative Co Toy, omit מְזוּזַת, and joining ׳ר to Ezekiel 41:20; Krae reads מְזוּזתֹ רְבֻעֹת, compare 1 Kings 6:33, רְבִייְִ 2). Pu`al Participle square, מְרֻבַּע Ezekiel 45:2, of piece of land; feminine singular מְרֻבָּ֑עַת Ezekiel 40:47, of court; feminine plural מְרֻבָּעוֺת 1 Kings 7:31 (opposed to עֲנֻלּוֺת), of borders of bases (compare Sabean רבעתם, a kind of square building, SabDenkm31). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance foursquared A primitive root (rather identical with raba' through the idea of sprawling "at all fours" (or possibly the reverse is the order of deriv.); compare arba'); properly, to be four (sided); used only as denominative of reba'; to be quadrate -- (four-)square(-d). see HEBREW raba' see HEBREW arba' see HEBREW reba' Forms and Transliterations מְרֻבָּ֑עַת מְרֻבָּ֣ע מְרֻבָּע֖וֹת מרבע מרבעות מרבעת רְבֻעִ֣ים רְבֻעָ֑ה רָב֔וּעַ רָב֕וּעַ רָב֗וּעַ רָב֣וּעַ רָב֤וּעַ רָב֥וּעַ רָב֧וּעַ רבוע רבעה רבעים mə·rub·bā‘ mə·rub·bā·‘aṯ mə·rub·bā·‘ō·wṯ merubBa mərubbā‘ mərubbā‘aṯ mərubbā‘ōwṯ merubBaat merubbaot rā·ḇū·a‘ rāḇūa‘ raVua rə·ḇu·‘āh rə·ḇu·‘îm rəḇu‘āh rəḇu‘îm revuAh revuImLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 27:1 HEB: אַמּ֣וֹת רֹ֗חַב רָב֤וּעַ יִהְיֶה֙ הַמִּזְבֵּ֔חַ NAS: the altar shall be square, and its height KJV: the altar shall be foursquare: and the height INT: cubits wide shall be square become the altar Exodus 28:16 Exodus 30:2 Exodus 37:25 Exodus 38:1 Exodus 39:9 1 Kings 7:5 1 Kings 7:31 Ezekiel 40:47 Ezekiel 41:21 Ezekiel 43:16 Ezekiel 45:2 12 Occurrences |
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