Strong's Lexicon yarib: To contend, to strive, to quarrel Original Word: יָרִיב Word Origin: From the root רִיב (riyb), which means "to contend" or "to strive." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for "yarib" is ἀντιλέγω (antilegō), Strong's Greek #483, meaning "to speak against" or "to oppose." Usage: The Hebrew verb "yarib" is used to describe actions of contention, strife, or quarreling. It often conveys a sense of legal or verbal dispute, where parties are in conflict or opposition. This term can be used in both personal and communal contexts, reflecting disputes between individuals or groups. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, disputes and contentions were common, often requiring resolution through legal or communal means. The concept of "yarib" reflects the importance of justice and the resolution of conflicts within the community. The Israelites were governed by laws that emphasized fairness and righteousness, and disputes were often settled at the city gates by elders or judges. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom rib Definition opponent, adversary NASB Translation contend (1), one who contends (1), opponents (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. [יָרִיב] noun [masculine] opponent, adversary (Ges§ 85d); — suffix (of Zion), יְדִיבֵךְ Isaiah 49:26 (ᵐ5 רִיבֵךְ so Du); compare plural suffix יְרִיבַ֑י Psalm 35:1 ("" לֹחֲמָ֑י); of personal opponent, יְרִיבָ֑י Jeremiah 18:19 (ᵐ5 דִיבִי, so Gie). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance that contends, that strive , adversaryFrom riyb; literally, he will contend; properly, adjective, contentious; used as noun, an adversary -- that content(-eth), that strive. see HEBREW riyb Forms and Transliterations יְרִיבֵךְ֙ יְרִיבַ֑י יְרִיבָֽי׃ יריבי יריבי׃ יריבך yə·rî·ḇay yə·rî·ḇāy yə·rî·ḇêḵ yərîḇay yərîḇāy yərîḇêḵ yeriVai yeriveChLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 35:1 HEB: יְ֭הוָה אֶת־ יְרִיבַ֑י לְ֝חַ֗ם אֶת־ NAS: O LORD, with those who contend with me; Fight KJV: [my cause], O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight INT: Contend LORD contend Fight fight Isaiah 49:25 Jeremiah 18:19 3 Occurrences |