רַ֥ב
𐤓𐤁
rab
are more
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.
Exodus 1:9 · Word #8
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 | are more |
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)
many
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'great' does not fit the quantitative sense in context; the word here refers to their populousness. 'Many' is the correct quantitative rendering according to the SILEX definition and context. |