Strong’s H4808

מְרִיבָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

mriybah

Pronunciation

meh-ree-BAH

Definition

Quarreling, Strife, Contention

Meaning

quarrel

Usage

The term "meribah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a place or situation characterized by quarreling or contention. It is most notably associated with two specific locations where the Israelites quarreled with God due to a lack of water during their wilderness journey.

Bible references

Genesis 13:8;Numbers 27:14;Deuteronomy 32:51;Psalm 95:8;Psalm 106:32;Ezekiel 47:19;Ezekiel 48:28