Original Word: רִבֵּעַ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: ribbea`'
Pronunciation: rib-BAY-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (rib-bay'-ah)
Definition: To lie down, to rest, to settle
Meaning: great great grandchild

fourth

From raba'; a descendant of the fourth generation, i.e. Great great grandchild -- fourth.

see HEBREW raba'

Word Origin
from the same as arba
Definition
pertaining to the fourth
NASB Translation
fourth (4).

[רִבֵּעַ] adjective pertaining to the fourth (in a series); — plural in phrase עַלֹשִֿׁלֵּשִׁים וְעַלרִֿבֵּעִים i.e. those belonging to the 3rd and 4th Generations, Exodus 20:5 (E) = Deuteronomy 5:9; Exodus 34:17 (J), Numbers 14:18 (JE), compare 1 above

Word Origin: Derived from the root רָבַע (raba), which means "to lie down" or "to rest," often used in the context of generations or lineage.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1074 (γενεά, genea): This Greek term is often translated as "generation" and is used in the New Testament to refer to a group of people born around the same time or the period in which they live. It can also imply a lineage or ancestry.
• G5067 (τετράγωνος, tetragonos): While not directly related to lineage, this term means "four-cornered" or "quadrangular," and is included here for its numerical connection to the concept of four generations, though its primary usage is geometric rather than genealogical.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of generations is frequently addressed, emphasizing the continuity of God's promises and the unfolding of His plan through successive family lines. The term רִבֵּעַ, though not explicitly appearing in the English text, is integral to understanding the depth of generational blessings and responsibilities in the biblical narrative.

Usage: This term is used in the context of genealogies and lineage, emphasizing the continuation of a family line through multiple generations.

Context: רִבֵּעַ (ribbea) is a term that appears in the context of Hebrew genealogical records, highlighting the importance of family lineage and heritage in biblical narratives. The concept of generations is significant in the Hebrew Bible, as it reflects the fulfillment of divine promises and covenants through successive descendants. The term רִבֵּעַ specifically denotes a great great grandchild, illustrating the extension of a family line to the fourth generation. This generational perspective is often associated with the blessings and responsibilities passed down through a family, as seen in various biblical passages. The use of רִבֵּעַ underscores the enduring nature of familial ties and the perpetuation of one's legacy through descendants.

רִבֵּעִ֖ים רִבֵּעִֽים׃ רבעים רבעים׃ rib·bê·‘îm ribbê‘îm ribbeImInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts