Strong's Lexicon rebibim: Showers, abundant rain Original Word: רְבִיבִים Word Origin: Derived from the root רָבַב (ravav), meaning "to be many" or "to multiply." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "rebibim," the concept of rain as a blessing is present in the New Testament. For example, the Greek word "ὑετός" (hyetos, Strong's G5205) is used to describe rain in passages like Acts 14:17, where God is said to provide rain from heaven. Usage: The term "rebibim" refers to plentiful or abundant rain showers. It is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the life-giving and nourishing rains that are essential for agricultural prosperity and the sustenance of life. The word emphasizes the abundance and blessing associated with rain, often seen as a divine provision from God. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, including Israel, rain was a critical component of agricultural success. The region's climate is characterized by a distinct rainy season, and the arrival of rain was eagerly anticipated by farmers. Rain was often seen as a direct blessing from God, and its absence could lead to drought and famine. The concept of "rebibim" would have been understood as a sign of God's favor and provision, ensuring the fertility of the land and the well-being of the people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom rabab Definition abundant showers NASB Translation showers (6). Brown-Driver-Briggs רְבִיבִם noun masculineJeremiah 3:3 plural copious showers causing fertility; — ׳ר Deuteronomy 32:2+ 3t., רְבִבִים Jeremiah 14:22, רְבִבִם Jeremiah 3:3; — copious shower, Jeremiah 3:3 (+ מַלְקוֺשׁ) ׳יִתְּנוּ ר Jeremiah 14:22 ("" מַגְשִׁמִים),׳ר Psalm 65:11; simile,of penetrating. pervasive influence of prophetic words Deuteronomy 32:2 ("" שְׂעִירִם, also מָטָר, טַל ), of Jacob Micah 5:6 ("" טַל), of future king Psalm 72:6 ("" מָטָר). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance shower From rabab; a rain (as an accumulation of drops) -- shower. see HEBREW rabab Forms and Transliterations בִּרְבִיבִ֥ים ברביבים וְכִרְבִיבִ֖ים וכרביבים כִּ֝רְבִיבִ֗ים כִּרְבִיבִ֖ים כרביבים רְבִבִ֑ים רְבִבִ֔ים רבבים bir·ḇî·ḇîm birḇîḇîm birviVim kir·ḇî·ḇîm kirḇîḇîm kirviVim rə·ḇi·ḇîm rəḇiḇîm reviVim vechirviVim wə·ḵir·ḇî·ḇîm wəḵirḇîḇîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 32:2 HEB: עֲלֵי־ דֶ֔שֶׁא וְכִרְבִיבִ֖ים עֲלֵי־ עֵֽשֶׂב׃ NAS: on the fresh grass And as the showers on the herb. KJV: upon the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grass: INT: on the fresh and as the showers on the herb Psalm 65:10 Psalm 72:6 Jeremiah 3:3 Jeremiah 14:22 Micah 5:7 6 Occurrences |
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