Lexicon rabreban: Noble, Prince, Magnate Original Word: רַבְרְבָן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance lord, prince (Aramaic) from rabrab; a magnate -- lord, prince. see HEBREW rabrab NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) from the same as rab Definition lord, noble NASB Translation nobles (8). Brown-Driver-Briggs [רַבְרְבָן] noun masculine lord, noble (compare ᵑ7, Syriac); — plural suffix רַבְרְבָנַי Daniel 4:33 my lords (of Nebuchadnezzar); נ֫וֺהִי#NAME? Daniel 5:1,2,3,9,10, of Darius Daniel 6:18; ניך- Kt, נָח- Qr (K§ 53, Anm. b)) of Belshazzar Daniel 6:23. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Aramaic root רַב (rab), meaning "great" or "chief."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek term in the Septuagint that aligns with the concept of a magnate or high-ranking official is found in Strong's Greek Number G3175, μεγιστάν (megistan), which similarly refers to a noble or a person of great authority. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe individuals of significant status, paralleling the usage of רַבְרְבָן in the Old Testament Aramaic context. Usage: The term רַבְרְבָן is used in the context of describing individuals of significant status or authority, particularly in the courts of ancient empires. Context: The Aramaic term רַבְרְבָן (rabreban) appears in the context of the Book of Daniel, a text that includes sections written in Aramaic. This term is used to denote individuals of high rank or nobility, often in the service of a king or within the royal court. In the Berean Standard Bible, Daniel 3:2 and Daniel 3:3 mention "satraps, prefects, governors, counselors, treasurers, judges, magistrates, and all the rulers of the provinces" being summoned by King Nebuchadnezzar. The term רַבְרְבָן is part of this list, highlighting the hierarchical structure and the presence of influential figures in the Babylonian empire. The use of this term underscores the grandeur and authority of the Babylonian court, as well as the importance of these officials in the administration of the empire. Forms and Transliterations וְרַבְרְבָנ֔וֹהִי וְרַבְרְבָנ֖וֹהִי וְרַבְרְבָנַ֖י וְרַבְרְבָנָ֜ךְ ורברבנוהי ורברבני ורברבנך לְרַבְרְבָנ֖וֹהִי לרברבנוהי רַבְרְבָנ֔וֹהִי רברבנוהי lə·raḇ·rə·ḇā·nō·w·hî ləraḇrəḇānōwhî leravrevaNohi raḇ·rə·ḇā·nō·w·hî raḇrəḇānōwhî ravrevaNohi veravrevaNach veravrevaNai veravrevaNohi wə·raḇ·rə·ḇā·nāḵ wə·raḇ·rə·ḇā·nay wə·raḇ·rə·ḇā·nō·w·hî wəraḇrəḇānāḵ wəraḇrəḇānay wəraḇrəḇānōwhîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 4:36 HEB: וְלִ֕י הַדָּֽבְרַ֥י וְרַבְרְבָנַ֖י יְבַע֑וֹן וְעַל־ NAS: and my counselors and my nobles began seeking KJV: and my counsellors and my lords sought INT: me and my counselors and my nobles seeking me Daniel 5:1 Daniel 5:2 Daniel 5:3 Daniel 5:9 Daniel 5:10 Daniel 5:23 Daniel 6:17 8 Occurrences |
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