The meaning of “רִיב”
Understanding rîyb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or רוּב rûwb (roob); a primitive root adversary, chide, complain, contend, debate, [idiom] ever, [idiom] lay wait, plead...
רִיב
or רוּב rûwb (roob); a primitive root adversary, chide, complain, contend, debate, [idiom] ever, [idiom] lay wait, plead, rebuke, strive, [idiom] thoroughly. - properly, to toss, i.e. grapple - mostly figuratively, to wrangle, i.e. hold a controversy - (by implication) to defend 1) to strive, contend 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to strive 1a1a) physically 1a1b) with words 1a2) to conduct a case or suit (legal), sue 1a3) to make complaint 1a4) to quarrel 1b) (Hiphil) to contend against
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 26:22 | “And he removed from thence, and digged another well; and for that they strove not: and he called the name of it Rehoboth; and he said, For now the Lord hath made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land.” Word: רִיב (rîyb) | |
| Deuteronomy 33:8 | “And of Levi he said, Let thy Thummim and thy Urim be with thy holy one, whom thou didst prove at Massah, and with whom thou didst strive at the waters of Meribah;” Word: רִיב (rîyb) | |
| Nehemiah 13:17 | “Then I contended with the nobles of Judah, and said unto them, What evil thing is this that ye do, and profane the sabbath day?” Word: רִיב (rîyb) | |
| Proverbs 23:11 | “For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee.” Word: רִיב (rîyb) | |
| Lamentations 3:58 | “O Lord, thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul; thou hast redeemed my life.” Word: רִיב (rîyb) |
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