Strong’s H3378

יְרֻבַּעַל

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Yrubba`al

Pronunciation

yeh-roob-BAH-al

Definition

Jerubbaal

Meaning

Jerubbaal

Usage

The name Yerubbaal means "Let Baal contend" or "Baal will contend." It is a name given to Gideon, a judge of Israel, after he destroyed the altar of Baal, signifying a challenge to the false god to defend himself. This name highlights Gideon's role in opposing idolatry and leading Israel back to the worship of Yahweh.

Bible references

Judges 6:32;Judges 7:1;Judges 8:29;Judges 8:35;Judges 9:1;Judges 9:2;Judges 9:5;Judges 9:5;Judges 9:16;Judges 9:19;Judges 9:24;Judges 9:28;Judges 9:57;1 Samuel 12:11