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רְבוּ H7238
H7238 is the Hebrew word רְבוּ, transliterated rᵉbûw and said reb-oo'. The King James Version most often renders it majesty.
What it means
increase (of dignity).
Where it comes from
(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to H7235 (רָבָה).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: greatness, majesty.
Verses using רְבוּ
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Daniel 4:22 · KJV
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 4:36 · KJV
At 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 5:18 · KJV
O thou king, the most high God gave Nebuchadnezzar thy father a kingdom, and majesty, and glory, and honour:
Daniel 5:19 · KJV
And 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 7:27 · KJV
And 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.
Common questions
What does Strong's H7238 mean?
H7238 is the Hebrew word רְבוּ (rᵉbûw), meaning increase (of dignity).
How is H7238 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it majesty (3 times), greatness (2 times).
How many times does H7238 appear in the Bible?
רְבוּ (rᵉbûw) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H7238 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to H7235 (רָבָה).
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