Strong's Lexicon Yehoyarib: Jehoiarib Original Word: יהוֹיָרִיב Word Origin: Derived from two Hebrew words: יְהֹוָה (YHWH, the name of God) and רִיב (rib, meaning "to contend" or "to plead"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Yehoyarib in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a Hebrew proper name specific to the Old Testament context. Usage: The name Yehoyarib means "Yahweh contends" or "Yahweh will plead." It is used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible, specifically referring to a priestly figure. Cultural and Historical Background: Yehoyarib is noted as the head of one of the priestly divisions established by King David. The division of priestly duties was an important aspect of maintaining the religious and ceremonial life of ancient Israel. The priests were responsible for conducting sacrifices, maintaining the temple, and leading the people in worship. The division of Yehoyarib was one of the 24 priestly courses that served in the temple on a rotating basis, as outlined in 1 Chronicles 24. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Yhvh and rib Definition "the LORD contends," two Isr., also a priestly family NASB Translation Jehoiarib (2), Joiarib (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs יְהוֺיָרִיב, יוֺיָרִיב proper name, masculine ᵐ5 Ἰωιαρειβ, Ἰωαρειβ, Ἰωαρειμ, etc. (׳י pleadeth, or contendeth) — 1 name of a priestly family ׳יְהוֺ 1 Chronicles 9:10; 1 Chronicles 24:7 = ׳יוֺ Nehemiah 11:10; Nehemiah 12:6,19. 2 teacher in Ezra's time Ezra 8:16. 3 a Judaite Nehemiah 11:5. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jehoiarib From Yhovah and riyb; Jehovah will contend; Jehojarib, the name of two Israelites -- Jehoiarib. Compare Yowyariyb. see HEBREW Yhovah see HEBREW riyb see HEBREW Yowyariyb Forms and Transliterations וִיהוֹיָרִ֖יב ויהויריב לִיה֣וֹיָרִ֔יב ליהויריב lî·hō·w·yā·rîḇ lîhōwyārîḇ liHoyaRiv vihoyaRiv wî·hō·w·yā·rîḇ wîhōwyārîḇLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 9:10 HEB: הַֽכֹּהֲנִ֑ים יְדַֽעְיָ֥ה וִיהוֹיָרִ֖יב וְיָכִֽין׃ NAS: [were] Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, Jachin, KJV: Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin, INT: the priests Jedaiah Jehoiarib Jachin 1 Chronicles 24:7 2 Occurrences |