The meaning of “יָרִיב”
Understanding yârîyb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
that content(-eth), that strive. - literally he will contend - properly, adjective, contentious - used as noun, an adver...
יָרִיב
that content(-eth), that strive. - literally he will contend - properly, adjective, contentious - used as noun, an adversary 1) contender, opponent, adversary
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 35:1 | “Plead my cause, O Lord, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me.” Word: יָרִיב (yârîyb) | |
| Isaiah 49:25 | “But thus saith the Lord, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, and I will save thy children.” Word: יָרִיב (yârîyb) | |
| Jeremiah 18:19 | “Give heed to me, O Lord, and hearken to the voice of them that contend with me.” Word: יָרִיב (yârîyb) |
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