Strong’s H7257

רָבַץ

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

rabats

Pronunciation

rah-BAHTS

Definition

To lie down, to rest, to crouch, to recline

Meaning

to crouch, be implication, to recline, repose, brood, lurk, imbed

Usage

The Hebrew verb "rabats" primarily means to lie down or recline, often used in the context of animals resting or crouching. It conveys a sense of rest, relaxation, or dwelling in a place. The term can also imply a posture of readiness or waiting, as seen in some biblical contexts.

Bible references

Genesis 4:7;Genesis 29:2;Genesis 49:9;Genesis 49:14;Genesis 49:25;Exodus 23:5;Numbers 22:27;Deuteronomy 22:6;Deuteronomy 29:20;Deuteronomy 33:13;Job 11:19;Psalm 23:2;Psalm 104:22;Songs 1:7;Isaiah 11:6;Isaiah 11:7;Isaiah 13:20;Isaiah 13:21;Isaiah 14:30;Isaiah 17:2;Isaiah 27:10;Isaiah 54:11;Jeremiah 33:12;Ezekiel 19:2;Ezekiel 29:3