Strong's H4768 · Hebrew
מַרְבִּית
marbîyth · /mar-beeth'/
Definition
a multitude; also offspring; specifically interest (on capital)
KJV: greatest part, greatness, increase, multitude.
Root / derivation: from H7235 (רָבָה);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מַרְבִּית across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Leviticus1 verse
2 Chronicles2 verses
Howbeit I believed not their words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen it: and, behold, the one half of the greatness of thy wisdom was not told me: for thou exceedest the fame that I heard.
2 Chronicles 30:18For a multitude of the people, even many of Ephraim, and Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun, had not cleansed themselves, yet did they eat the passover otherwise than it was written. But Hezekiah prayed for them, saying, The good LORD pardon every one
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H4768 (marbîyth) mean?
a multitude; also offspring; specifically interest (on capital)
How many times does H4768 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H4768 (מַרְבִּית) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “increase.”
How is marbîyth translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H4768 is rendered as “increase” (2×), “greatest” (1×), “greatness” (1×), “multitude” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word מַרְבִּית come from?
from H7235 (רָבָה);