3378. Yerubbaal
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Yerubbaal: Jerubbaal

Original Word: יְרֻבַּעַל
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Yrubba`al
Pronunciation: yeh-roob-BAH-al
Phonetic Spelling: (yer-oob-bah'-al)
Definition: Jerubbaal
Meaning: Jerubbaal

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Jerubbaal

From riyb and Ba'al; Baal will contend; Jerubbaal, a symbol. Name of Gideon -- Jerubbaal.

see HEBREW riyb

see HEBREW Ba'al

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from rib and Baal
Definition
"let Baal contend," a name of Gideon
NASB Translation
Jerubbaal (14).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
יְרֻבַּ֫עַל14 proper name, masculine name given to Gideon (according to Judges 6:32, where explanation as let Baal contend (compare Dr284, 4ii. 1, 467); Imperfect ירוב not elsewhere [yet תרוב Proverbs 3:30 Kt, and Infinitive construct רוב Judges 21:28 Kt], hence WeSm 31 explanation as = יְרוּבַעַל, √ ירח, compare יְרוּאֵל, יְרִיאֵל (p.436b), so GFMJu BuJu NowJu); — Judges 6:32; Judges 7:1; Judges 8:29,35; Judges 9:1 8t. 9 (בָּ֑עַל- Judges 9:24,57), 1 Samuel 12:11; = יְרֻכֶּ֫שֶׁת 2 Samuel 11:21 (see בּשֶׁת

2, below בושׁ); Ιεροβααλ ( usually; so ᵐ5L 1 Samuel 12:11; 2 Samuel 11:21, where ᵐ5B Ιεροβοαμ). — יָרבְעָם, see רבב. p. 914.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root רִיב (riyb), meaning "to contend" or "to strive," and בַּעַל (Baal), a Canaanite deity.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Jerubbaal, as it is a Hebrew proper noun specific to the Old Testament context. However, Gideon, the individual referred to as Jerubbaal, is mentioned in the New Testament in Hebrews 11:32, where he is commended for his faith.

Usage: Jerubbaal is a proper noun used as a name for Gideon, a judge of Israel. It is used in the context of Gideon's actions against the worship of Baal, signifying a challenge or contention with the deity.

Context: Jerubbaal is a name given to Gideon, one of the major judges of Israel, who is prominently featured in the Book of Judges. The name is first mentioned in Judges 6:32, where it is explained that Gideon was called Jerubbaal because he destroyed the altar of Baal, leading the people to say, "Let Baal contend against him." This act of defiance against Baal worship marked a significant turning point in Israel's history, as it demonstrated a rejection of idolatry and a return to the worship of Yahweh.

Gideon's story is primarily found in Judges 6-8, where he is called by God to deliver Israel from the oppression of the Midianites. Despite his initial hesitance and need for reassurance through signs, Gideon rises to the challenge and leads a small army to victory, emphasizing God's power and the importance of faith. The name Jerubbaal serves as a reminder of Gideon's role in challenging the false gods and leading Israel back to the true worship of Yahweh.

The name Jerubbaal is also mentioned in 1 Samuel 12:11, where it is used in a list of judges who delivered Israel, highlighting Gideon's lasting legacy as a leader who contended with idolatry and brought about deliverance for his people.

Forms and Transliterations
יְרֻבַּ֔עַל יְרֻבַּ֖עַל יְרֻבַּ֙עַל֙ יְרֻבַּ֛עַל יְרֻבַּ֜עַל יְרֻבַּ֣עַל יְרֻבַּ֥עַל יְרֻבָּ֑עַל יְרֻבָּֽעַל׃ ירבעל ירבעל׃ yə·rub·ba·‘al yə·rub·bā·‘al yərubba‘al yərubbā‘al yerubBaal
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Englishman's Concordance
Judges 6:32
HEB: בַיּוֹם־ הַה֖וּא יְרֻבַּ֣עַל לֵאמֹ֑ר יָ֤רֶב
NAS: he named him Jerubbaal, that is to say,
KJV: he called him Jerubbaal, saying,
INT: day him Jerubbaal say contend

Judges 7:1
HEB: וַיַּשְׁכֵּ֨ם יְרֻבַּ֜עַל ה֣וּא גִדְע֗וֹן
NAS: Then Jerubbaal (that is, Gideon)
KJV: Then Jerubbaal, who [is] Gideon,
INT: rose Jerubbaal he who Gideon

Judges 8:29
HEB: וַיֵּ֛לֶךְ יְרֻבַּ֥עַל בֶּן־ יוֹאָ֖שׁ
NAS: Then Jerubbaal the son of Joash
KJV: And Jerubbaal the son of Joash
INT: went Jerubbaal the son of Joash

Judges 8:35
HEB: עִם־ בֵּ֥ית יְרֻבַּ֖עַל גִּדְע֑וֹן כְּכָל־
NAS: to the household of Jerubbaal ([that is], Gideon)
KJV: to the house of Jerubbaal, [namely], Gideon,
INT: with to the household of Jerubbaal Gideon to all

Judges 9:1
HEB: אֲבִימֶ֤לֶךְ בֶּן־ יְרֻבַּ֙עַל֙ שְׁכֶ֔מָה אֶל־
NAS: the son of Jerubbaal went
KJV: the son of Jerubbaal went
INT: and Abimelech the son of Jerubbaal to Shechem about

Judges 9:2
HEB: כֹּ֚ל בְּנֵ֣י יְרֻבַּ֔עַל אִם־ מְשֹׁ֥ל
NAS: the sons of Jerubbaal, rule
KJV: for you, either that all the sons of Jerubbaal, [which are] threescore and ten
INT: all the sons of Jerubbaal or rule

Judges 9:5
HEB: אֶחָ֧יו בְּנֵֽי־ יְרֻבַּ֛עַל שִׁבְעִ֥ים אִ֖ישׁ
NAS: the sons of Jerubbaal, seventy
KJV: the sons of Jerubbaal, [being] threescore and ten
INT: his brothers the sons of Jerubbaal seventy men

Judges 9:5
HEB: יוֹתָ֧ם בֶּן־ יְרֻבַּ֛עַל הַקָּטֹ֖ן כִּ֥י
NAS: son of Jerubbaal was left,
KJV: son of Jerubbaal was left;
INT: Jotham son of Jerubbaal the youngest for

Judges 9:16
HEB: עֲשִׂיתֶם֙ עִם־ יְרֻבַּ֣עַל וְעִם־ בֵּית֔וֹ
NAS: well with Jerubbaal and his house,
KJV: well with Jerubbaal and his house,
INT: have dealt with Jerubbaal with and his house

Judges 9:19
HEB: עֲשִׂיתֶ֛ם עִם־ יְרֻבַּ֥עַל וְעִם־ בֵּית֖וֹ
NAS: and integrity with Jerubbaal and his house
KJV: and sincerely with Jerubbaal and with his house
INT: have dealt with Jerubbaal with and his house

Judges 9:24
HEB: שִׁבְעִ֣ים בְּנֵֽי־ יְרֻבָּ֑עַל וְדָמָ֗ם לָשׂ֞וּם
NAS: sons of Jerubbaal might come,
KJV: sons of Jerubbaal might come,
INT: to the seventy sons of Jerubbaal and their blood might be laid

Judges 9:28
HEB: הֲלֹ֥א בֶן־ יְרֻבַּ֖עַל וּזְבֻ֣ל פְּקִיד֑וֹ
NAS: him? Is he not the son of Jerubbaal, and [is] Zebul
KJV: him? [is] not [he] the son of Jerubbaal? and Zebul
INT: not the son of Jerubbaal and Zebul which had the charge

Judges 9:57
HEB: יוֹתָ֥ם בֶּן־ יְרֻבָּֽעַל׃ פ
NAS: the son of Jerubbaal came
KJV: of Jotham the son of Jerubbaal.
INT: of Jotham the son of Jerubbaal

1 Samuel 12:11
HEB: יְהוָה֙ אֶת־ יְרֻבַּ֣עַל וְאֶת־ בְּדָ֔ן
NAS: sent Jerubbaal and Bedan
KJV: sent Jerubbaal, and Bedan,
INT: sent the LORD Jerubbaal and Bedan and Jephthah

14 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 3378
14 Occurrences


yə·rub·ba·‘al — 14 Occ.















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