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רַב H7228

H7228 is the Hebrew word רַב, transliterated rab and said rab. The King James Version most often renders it archers.

Word: רַבTransliteration: rabSaid: rabLanguage: HebrewIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

an archer.

Where it comes from

by contraction from H7232 (רָבַב); (or perhaps the same as H7227 (רַב)).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

archers 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: archer.

Verses using רַב

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Job 16:13 · KJV

His archers compass me round about, he cleaveth my reins asunder, and doth not spare; he poureth out my gall upon the ground.

Jeremiah 50:29 · KJV

Call together the archers against Babylon: all ye that bend the bow, camp against it round about; let none thereof escape: recompense her according to her work; according to all that she hath done, do unto her: for she hath been proud against the LORD, against the Holy One of Israel.

Common questions

What does Strong's H7228 mean?

H7228 is the Hebrew word רַב (rab), meaning an archer.

How is H7228 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it archers (2 times).

How many times does H7228 appear in the Bible?

רַב (rab) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H7228 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: by contraction from H7232 (רָבַב); (or perhaps the same as H7227 (רַב)).

Nearby entries

H7225 · רֵאשִׁית — the first, in place, time, order or rank…H7226 · רַאֲשֹׁת — a pillow (being for the head)H7227 · רַב — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number…H7229 · רַב — {abundant}H7230 · רֹב — abundance (in any respect)H7231 · רָבַב — properly, to cast together , i.e. increase…

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