Lexicon roba: Resting place, quarter Original Word: רֹבַע Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fourth participle From raba'; a quarter -- fourth participle see HEBREW raba' NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as arba Definition fourth part NASB Translation fourth (1), fourth part (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs רֹ֫בַע noun [masculine] fourth part; — ׳ר construct; of Israel Numbers 23:10; of a kab 2 Kings 6:25. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root רָבַע (rabaʿ), which means "to lie down" or "to be square."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1218: δώδεκα (dōdeka) • While not a direct equivalent, this term refers to the number twelve, which can be related to divisions or portions in certain contexts. Usage: The word רֹבַע is used in the context of dividing something into four parts. It is a term that can be applied to various measurements or divisions, such as land, time, or other quantifiable entities. Context: רֹבַע (robaʿ) appears in the Hebrew Bible as a term denoting a quarter or a fourth part. This concept of division into four parts is significant in various biblical contexts, often relating to the distribution of land, inheritance, or other resources. The idea of a quarter is also symbolically important, representing completeness or totality when something is divided into four equal parts. The use of רֹבַע in the biblical text underscores the importance of order and proportion in the ancient world, reflecting a structured approach to resource management and allocation. Forms and Transliterations וְרֹ֛בַע ורבע רֹ֣בַע רבע rō·ḇa‘ Roa rōḇa‘ veRoa wə·rō·ḇa‘ wərōḇa‘Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 23:10 HEB: וּמִסְפָּ֖ר אֶת־ רֹ֣בַע יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל תָּמֹ֤ת NAS: Or number the fourth part of Israel? KJV: and the number of the fourth [part] of Israel? INT: of Jacob number the fourth Israel crying 2 Kings 6:25 2 Occurrences |
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