רַ֔ב
𐤓𐤁
rab
enough
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.
2 Samuel 24:16 · Word #14
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 HAamsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | enough |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7227-16
great
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective רַב (masculine singular absolute) expresses magnitude or greatness derived from the root idea of multiplicity or increase. "Great" preserves the qualitative sense of largeness in number, magnitude, or status inherent in the root רבב. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
enough
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'great' does not fit context; here the sense is 'enough' (the calamity is sufficient), so change to the correct context-dependent meaning. |