רָבַד
𐤓𐤁𐤃
râbad
H7234 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
To spread out, lay flat, or arrange (something) in a broad manner; by extension, to deck, adorn, or cover with spread fabrics (such as carpets, cloths, or decorative coverings). The term generally refers to the act of spreading materials across a surface, sometimes with a connotation of preparation or embellishment.
Semantic Range
to spread (fabrics, cloths), arrange decoratively, lay flat, cover with cloth, adorn, deck (in a physical sense), prepare with coverings
Root / Etymology
Root רבד, basic sense 'to spread (out)'—likely referring originally to the spreading or laying out of materials. The form רָבַד is a verb derived directly from this root. The noun רֶבֶד ('cushion, bedding, carpet') is related, showing the sense of 'something spread out.' The etymology is native Semitic and not known to be related to any non-Semitic source.
Historical & Contextual Notes
רָבַד is a rare verb, primarily attested in poetic contexts (e.g., Ezekiel 16:10, 13; Ezekiel 23:41) where it describes the act of spreading or laying out cloths, coverings, or garments—often in reference to acts of preparation, luxury, or decoration. The noun forms (רֶבֶד) refer to 'cushion,' 'bedding,' or 'carpet,' confirming the concrete nature of the action. The verb is distinct from verbs like פָּרַשׂ (to spread, stretch out [wings, hands, coverings]) as רָבַד tends to have a more specific association with the spreading of fabrics or decorated cloths, particularly in ceremonial or luxurious settings. While some English translations use 'deck' or 'decorate,' these renderings only approximate the meaning, as the original sense emphasizes the physical action of laying out or arranging materials. The root does not occur frequently, and its few attestations are limited to exilic and later poetic prophecy, with no clear evidence of semantic shift over time; the meaning remains centered on the concept of spreading fabrics or adornments.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
a primitive root; to spread; deck.
Bantu Hebrew
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רבד (r-b-d) — to spread, to lay out, to arrange
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H7234-01 |
רָבַ֣דְתִּי | ravadeti | HVqp1cs |
I have spread | I spread out | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H7234-01 |
Proverbs 7:16 | רָבַ֣דְתִּי | ravadeti | HVqp1cs |
I have spread | I spread out |