◄ 4807. Merib Baal ►
Strong's Lexicon Merib Baal: Merib-baal Original Word: מְרִיב בַּעַל Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine Transliteration: Mriyb Ba`al Pronunciation: meh-REEB bah-AHL Phonetic Spelling: (mer-eeb' bah'-al) Definition: quarreller of Baal, Merib-Baal Meaning: "Quarreller of Baal" or "Contender with Baal." The name Merib-Baal is understood to signify someone who contends or strives with Baal. Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root רִיב (riyb), meaning "to strive" or "to contend," combined with בַּעַל (Baal), a Canaanite deity, often used as a title meaning "lord" or "master." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Merib-Baal, as this is a specific Hebrew name without a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament texts. However, the concept of contending or striving can be related to Greek words such as ἀγωνίζομαι (agonizomai • Strong's Greek 75), meaning "to strive" or "to contend." Usage: The name Merib-Baal is used in the Old Testament to refer to a descendant of Saul. In some contexts, the name is replaced with Mephibosheth, likely due to the negative connotations associated with Baal. Context: Merib-Baal is a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Benjamin. He is identified as the son of Jonathan, the son of King Saul. The name Merib-Baal appears in 1 Chronicles 8:34 and 1 Chronicles 9:40. In these passages, he is listed in the lineage of Saul, highlighting his connection to the royal family of Israel. The name Merib-Baal is significant due to its association with Baal, a prominent Canaanite deity. The use of "Baal" in personal names was common in ancient Israel, although later generations often replaced it with "Bosheth," meaning "shame," to avoid the idolatrous connotations. This is why Merib-Baal is also known as Mephibosheth in other biblical texts, such as 2 Samuel 4:4 and 2 Samuel 9:6. Merib-Baal's story is intertwined with the narrative of King David, who showed kindness to him for the sake of his father, Jonathan. Despite his physical disability, Merib-Baal was granted a place at David's table, reflecting the covenantal loyalty between David and Jonathan. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from rib and Baal Definition perhaps "Baal is advocate," a son of Jonathan NASB Translation Merib-baal (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs מְרִיב בַּ֫עַל proper name, masculine (baal is (our, my, his) advocate (?), compare NesEg.120 Dr284, 4; but GrauProp. N. 201 thinks מרי בעל original form = hero of Baal); — 1 son of Jonathan 1 Chronicles 8:34, בָּ֑עַל ׳מ V:34; 1 Chronicles 9:40 = מְרִיבַֿעַל (err. ?) V:40 = מְפִיבשֶׁת (later change, see בּשֶׁת below בושׁ) 2 Samuel 4:4; 2 Samuel 9:6 (twice in verse); 2 Samuel 9:10,11,12 (twice in verse); 2 Samuel 9:13; 2 Samuel 16:1,4; 2 Samuel 19:26; 2 Samuel 19:31; 2 Samuel 21:7, מְפִבשֶׁת 2 Samuel 16:25 (called בֶּןשָֿׁאוּל); ᵐ5 in 2 Μεμφι Βοσθε, in 1Chronicles (usually) Μεριβααλ; ᵐ5L Mεμφιβααλ in 2Samuel (except 2 Samuel 4:1,2etc., where notin HCT). 2 מְפִבשֶׁת son of saul and Rispah, according to 2 Samuel 21:8, ᵐ5 (including ᵐ5L) Μεμφιβοσθε. רִיחַ, רֵיחַ see רוח. רֵים see רְאֵם. [רֵיעַ] see II. רֵעַ below רעח. רִיעַ see ריּע ריף (√ of following; meaning unknown). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Merib-baal From riyb and Ba'al; quarreller of Baal, Merib-Baal, an epithet of Gideon -- Merib-baal. Compare Mriy Ba'al. see HEBREW riyb see HEBREW Ba'al see HEBREW Mriy Ba'al Forms and Transliterations בַּ֖עַל בָּ֑עַל בעל ba‘al bā‘al ba·‘al bā·‘al Baal Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 8:34 HEB: יְהוֹנָתָ֖ן מְרִ֣יב בָּ֑עַל וּמְרִ֥יב בַּ֖עַל NAS: of Jonathan [was] Merib-baal, and Merib-baal KJV: of Jonathan [was] Meribbaal; and Meribbaal INT: the son of Jonathan Merib-baal and Merib-baal became 1 Chronicles 8:34 HEB: בָּ֑עַל וּמְרִ֥יב בַּ֖עַל הוֹלִ֥יד אֶת־ NAS: [was] Merib-baal, and Merib-baal became the father KJV: [was] Meribbaal; and Meribbaal begat INT: of Jonathan Merib-baal and Merib-baal became of Micah 1 Chronicles 9:40 HEB: יְהוֹנָתָ֖ן מְרִ֣יב בָּ֑עַל וּמְרִי־ בַ֖עַל NAS: of Jonathan [was] Merib-baal; and Merib-baal became the father KJV: of Jonathan [was] Meribbaal: and Meribbaal INT: the son of Jonathan Merib-baal and Meribbaal became 3 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 4807 3 Occurrences bā·‘al — 3 Occ.