תַּרְבִּית
tar.bit
increment
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word תַּרְבִּית (tar.bit) has the short definition of "increment." This suggests that the word relates to the concept of growth or increase, either in quantity or amount. Given the six occurrences in the Bible, we can infer that this word is used in a relatively specific context, possibly to describe a particular situation or theme. The range of usage for this word appears to be quite limited, as the short definition and its sparse occurrences in the Bible suggest a precise meaning. Without further context, it is difficult to say exactly how this word is used in different biblical passages, but its definition as an "increment" gives us a basic understanding of its meaning. In terms of significance, the concept of increase or growth is often used in various contexts in the Bible. For example, it may relate to the multiplication of people or crops, or perhaps even spiritual growth. While we cannot know for certain without further context, the definition of "increment" provides a solid starting point for exploring the role of this word in the biblical narrative.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
6 total occurrences across the text
He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
Ezekiel 18:8he who hasn’t lent to them with interest, hasn’t taken any increase from them, who has withdrawn his hand from iniquity, has executed true justice between man and man,
Ezekiel 18:13has lent with interest, and has taken increase from the poor; shall he then live? He shall not live. He has done all these abominations. He shall surely die. His blood will be on him.
Ezekiel 18:17who has withdrawn his hand from the poor, who hasn’t received interest or increase, has executed my ordinances, has walked in my statutes; he shall not die for the iniquity of his father. He shall surely live.
Ezekiel 22:12In you have they taken bribes to shed blood. You have taken interest and increase, and you have greedily gained of your neighbors by oppression, and have forgotten me,” says the Lord Yahweh.
Leviticus 25:36Take no interest from him or profit; but fear your God, that your brother may live among you.