Strong's Lexicon rabreban: Noble, Prince, Magnate Original Word: רַבְרְבָן Word Origin: Derived from the root רַב (rab), meaning "great" or "chief." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, the concept of nobility and high-ranking officials can be related to Greek terms such as ἄρχων (archon, Strong's Greek 758), meaning "ruler" or "chief." Usage: The term "rabreban" is used to denote a person of high rank or nobility, often referring to a prince or a chief among people. It conveys the idea of someone who holds a position of authority and influence, typically within a royal or governmental context. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, society was structured in a hierarchical manner, with kings, princes, and nobles holding significant power and responsibility. The term "rabreban" reflects this societal structure, highlighting the importance of leadership and governance. Nobles were often responsible for maintaining order, administering justice, and leading military endeavors. Their roles were crucial in the stability and prosperity of a kingdom. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) from the same as rab Definition lord, noble NASB Translation nobles (8). Brown-Driver-Briggs [רַבְרְבָן] noun masculine lord, noble (compare ᵑ7, Syriac); — plural suffix רַבְרְבָנַי Daniel 4:33 my lords (of Nebuchadnezzar); נ֫וֺהִי#NAME? Daniel 5:1,2,3,9,10, of Darius Daniel 6:18; ניך- Kt, נָח- Qr (K§ 53, Anm. b)) of Belshazzar Daniel 6:23. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance lord, prince (Aramaic) from rabrab; a magnate -- lord, prince. see HEBREW rabrab Forms and Transliterations וְרַבְרְבָנ֔וֹהִי וְרַבְרְבָנ֖וֹהִי וְרַבְרְבָנַ֖י וְרַבְרְבָנָ֜ךְ ורברבנוהי ורברבני ורברבנך לְרַבְרְבָנ֖וֹהִי לרברבנוהי רַבְרְבָנ֔וֹהִי רברבנוהי lə·raḇ·rə·ḇā·nō·w·hî ləraḇrəḇānōwhî leravrevaNohi raḇ·rə·ḇā·nō·w·hî raḇrəḇānōwhî ravrevaNohi veravrevaNach veravrevaNai veravrevaNohi wə·raḇ·rə·ḇā·nāḵ wə·raḇ·rə·ḇā·nay wə·raḇ·rə·ḇā·nō·w·hî wəraḇrəḇānāḵ wəraḇrəḇānay wəraḇrəḇānōwhîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 4:36 HEB: וְלִ֕י הַדָּֽבְרַ֥י וְרַבְרְבָנַ֖י יְבַע֑וֹן וְעַל־ NAS: and my counselors and my nobles began seeking KJV: and my counsellors and my lords sought INT: me and my counselors and my nobles seeking me Daniel 5:1 Daniel 5:2 Daniel 5:3 Daniel 5:9 Daniel 5:10 Daniel 5:23 Daniel 6:17 8 Occurrences |