Strong’s H7378

רִיב

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

riyb

Pronunciation

reeb

Definition

To strive, contend, dispute, quarrel, plead

Meaning

to toss, grapple, to wrangle, controversy, to defend

Usage

The Hebrew verb רִיב (rib) primarily means to engage in a dispute or contention. It is used in various contexts, including legal disputes, personal quarrels, and metaphorical contentions. The term can imply both verbal arguments and physical confrontations. In the legal sense, it often refers to pleading a case or bringing a lawsuit. The word is used to describe both human interactions and divine actions, where God contends with His people or nations.

Bible references

Genesis 26:20;Genesis 26:21;Genesis 26:22;Genesis 31:36;Exodus 17:2;Exodus 17:2;Exodus 21:18;Numbers 20:3;Numbers 20:13;Deuteronomy 33:8;Judges 6:31;Judges 6:31;Judges 6:31;Judges 6:32;Judges 8:1;Judges 11:25;Judges 11:25;Judges 21:22;1 Samuel 2:10;1 Samuel 15:5;1 Samuel 24:15;1 Samuel 25:39;Nehemiah 5:7;Nehemiah 13:11;Nehemiah 13:17