3403. Yeribay

Lexicon

Yeribay: Jeribai

Original Word: יְרִיבַי
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Yriybay
Pronunciation: yeh-ree-bah'-ee
Phonetic Spelling: (yer-eeb-ah'ee)
Definition: Jeribai
Meaning: Jeribai

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Jeribai

From yariyb; contentious; Jeribai, an Israelite -- Jeribai.

see HEBREW yariyb

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from rib
Definition
one of David's heroes
NASB Translation
Jeribai (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[יְרִיבַי] proper name, masculine a hero of David (Old Aramaic יריבי CIS^{ii. 70} (biling.) "" Assyrian Iribai); — with ו, וִירִיבַי 1 Chronicles 11:40, Ιαριβει, ᵐ5^L Ιαρειβ.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root יָרַב (yarab), meaning "to contend" or "to strive."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name Jeribai, as it is a unique proper noun specific to the Hebrew Bible. However, the concept of divine contention or defense can be related to Greek terms that convey similar meanings of divine support or advocacy.

Usage: Jeribai is used as a proper noun, specifically a personal name, in the Hebrew Bible.

Context: Jeribai is mentioned in the context of King David's mighty warriors. In 1 Chronicles 11:46, Jeribai is listed among the valiant men who supported David during his reign. These warriors were renowned for their bravery and loyalty, playing a crucial role in establishing and defending David's kingdom. The name Jeribai, meaning "Yahweh contends," reflects the divine support and protection that these warriors believed they had in their endeavors. The mention of Jeribai in the biblical text highlights the importance of divine intervention and support in the successes of David's reign.

Forms and Transliterations

וִירִיבַ֥י ויריבי viriVai wî·rî·ḇay wîrîḇay

Englishman's Concordance

1 Chronicles 11:46
HEB: אֱלִיאֵל֙ הַֽמַּחֲוִ֔ים וִירִיבַ֥י וְיוֹשַׁוְיָ֖ה בְּנֵ֣י
NAS: the Mahavite and Jeribai and Joshaviah,
KJV: the Mahavite, and Jeribai, and Joshaviah,
INT: Eliel the Mahavite and Jeribai and Joshaviah the sons

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 3403
1 Occurrence

wî·rî·ḇay — 1 Occ.