Strong's H8636 · Hebrew
תַּרְבִּית
tarbîyth · /tar-beeth'/
Definition
multiplication, i.e. percentage or bonus in addition to principal
KJV: increase, unjust gain.
Root / derivation: from H7235 (רָבָה);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered תַּרְבִּית across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Leviticus1 verse
Proverbs1 verse
Ezekiel4 verses
He that hath not given forth upon usury, neither hath taken any increase, that hath withdrawn his hand from iniquity, hath executed true judgment between man and man,
Ezekiel 18:13Hath given forth upon usury, and hath taken increase: shall he then live? he shall not live: he hath done all these abominations; he shall surely die; his blood shall be upon him.
Ezekiel 18:17That hath taken off his hand from the poor, that hath not received usury nor increase, hath executed my judgments, hath walked in my statutes; he shall not die for the iniquity of his father, he shall surely live.
Ezekiel 22:12In thee have they taken gifts to shed blood; thou hast taken usury and increase, and thou hast greedily gained of thy neighbours by extortion, and hast forgotten me, saith the Lord God.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H8636 (tarbîyth) mean?
multiplication, i.e. percentage or bonus in addition to principal
How many times does H8636 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H8636 (תַּרְבִּית) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “increase.”
How is tarbîyth translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H8636 is rendered as “increase” (5×), “gain” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word תַּרְבִּית come from?
from H7235 (רָבָה);