Strong's H7238 · Hebrew
רְבוּ
rᵉbûw · /reb-oo'/
Definition
increase (of dignity)
KJV: greatness, majesty.
Root / derivation: (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to H7235 (רָבָה);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered רְבוּ across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Daniel5 verses
It is thou, O king, that art grown and become strong: for thy greatness is grown, and reacheth unto heaven, and thy dominion to the end of the earth.
Daniel 4:36At the same time my reason returned unto me; and for the glory of my kingdom, mine honour and brightness returned unto me; and my counsellors and my lords sought unto me; and I was established in my kingdom, and excellent majesty was added unto me.
Daniel 5:18O thou king, the most high God gave Nebuchadnezzar thy father a kingdom, and majesty, and glory, and honour:
Daniel 5:19And for the majesty that he gave him, all people, nations, and languages, trembled and feared before him: whom he would he slew; and whom he would he kept alive; and whom he would he set up; and whom he would he put down.
Daniel 7:27And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him. dominions: or, rulers
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H7238 (rᵉbûw) mean?
increase (of dignity)
How many times does H7238 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H7238 (רְבוּ) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “majesty.”
How is rᵉbûw translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H7238 is rendered as “majesty” (3×), “greatness” (2×).
Where does the Hebrew word רְבוּ come from?
(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to H7235 (רָבָה);