רַב־מָג
rav-mag
Rab-mag
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew term "rav-mag" (H7248) occurs four times in the Bible. Its transliteration suggests a possible composite meaning. "Rav" typically signifies a "great" or "principal" one. "Mag" appears related to ancient Persian wisdom and magic, possibly signifying a type of wise one or expert in a specific skill. Given these possible components, "rav-mag" likely references an individual who holds a position of authority and expertise, possibly even a high-ranking advisor or official. The term's usage in the biblical text would suggest its significance lies in the realm of leadership or governance. The scarcity of occurrences suggests that "rav-mag" is likely used to describe a specific person or position of prominence within the context of the biblical narratives in which it appears. Further understanding of its usage and implications would require exploring its specific contexts of use within the biblical narrative.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
4 total occurrences across the text
All the princes of the king of Babylon came in, and sat in the middle gate, Nergal Sharezer, Samgarnebo, Sarsechim, Rabsaris, Nergal Sharezer, Rabmag, with all the rest of the princes of the king of Babylon.
Jeremiah 39:3All the princes of the king of Babylon came in, and sat in the middle gate, Nergal Sharezer, Samgarnebo, Sarsechim, Rabsaris, Nergal Sharezer, Rabmag, with all the rest of the princes of the king of Babylon.
Jeremiah 39:13So Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard sent, with Nebushazban, Rabsaris, and Nergal Sharezer, Rabmag, and all the chief officers of the king of Babylon;
Jeremiah 39:13So Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard sent, with Nebushazban, Rabsaris, and Nergal Sharezer, Rabmag, and all the chief officers of the king of Babylon;