כָּבַר
ka.var
H3527
H:V
Hebrew
to multiply
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Occurrences
1
Books
Hebrew
Language
ka.var denotes increasing something, shown of Job adding to his speeches without knowledge.
Its sole attested use describes Job increasing or adding to his speeches in a context characterized as vanity and lack of knowledge.
Senses in use
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Adding to one’s speeches · dominant
In Job 35:16, the Hiphil imperfect form occurs in the clause about Job and his speeches; the APB renders the verse, “And Job opens his mouth in vanity; without knowledge he multiplies speeches.”
In the Anselm Project Bible: In Job 35:16, the APB presents the clause as Job who “multiplies speeches.” This rendering confirms the verse context rather than isolating each term mechanically.