Lexicon Ribay: Ribai Original Word: רִיבַי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ribai From riyb; contentious; Ribai, an Israelite -- Ribai. see HEBREW riyb NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom rib Definition a Benjamite NASB Translation Ribai (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs רִיבַי proper name, masculine in Benjamin, 2 Samuel 23:29 (Πειβα, Εριβα) = 1 Chronicles 11:81 (Πεβιε, Πηβαι, Πιβατ, etc.); compare ידִיבי below. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root רִיב (rib), meaning "to strive" or "to contend."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name Ribai, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text and does not have a Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament. Usage: The name Ribai appears in the context of genealogical records and is associated with a specific individual in the biblical narrative. Context: Ribai is mentioned in the Old Testament as the father of Ittai, one of King David's mighty warriors. The reference to Ribai is found in 2 Samuel 23:29 and 1 Chronicles 11:31, where his son Ittai is listed among the valiant men who served David. Ribai is identified as a Benjamite from Gibeah, a city within the tribal territory of Benjamin. The mention of Ribai highlights the familial lineage and tribal affiliation of Ittai, emphasizing the diverse backgrounds of those who supported David during his reign. The name Ribai itself, derived from a root meaning "to strive" or "to contend," may reflect the character or circumstances of the family, suggesting a legacy of strength or perseverance. Forms and Transliterations רִיבַ֔י רִיבַ֗י ריבי rî·ḇay rîḇay riVaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 23:29 HEB: אִתַּי֙ בֶּן־ רִיבַ֔י מִגִּבְעַ֖ת בְּנֵ֥י NAS: the son of Ribai of Gibeah KJV: the son of Ribai out of Gibeah INT: Ittai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the sons 1 Chronicles 11:31 2 Occurrences |