3401. yarib

Lexicon

yarib: To contend, to strive, to quarrel

Original Word: יָרִיב
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: yariyb
Pronunciation: yah-REEB
Phonetic Spelling: (yaw-rebe')
Definition: To contend, to strive, to quarrel
Meaning: he will contend, adjective, contentious, an adversary

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

that contends, that strive , adversary

From riyb; literally, he will contend; properly, adjective, contentious; used as noun, an adversary -- that content(-eth), that strive.

see HEBREW riyb

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from rib
Definition
opponent, adversary
NASB Translation
contend (1), one who contends (1), opponents (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

I. [יָרִיב] noun [masculine] opponent, adversary (Ges^{§ 85d}); — suffix (of Zion), יְדִיבֵךְ Isaiah 49:26 (ᵐ5 רִיבֵךְ so Du); compare plural suffix יְרִיבַ֑י Psalm 35:1 ("" לֹחֲמָ֑י); of personal opponent, יְרִיבָ֑י Jeremiah 18:19 (ᵐ5 דִיבִי, so Gie).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb רִיב (riyb), which means "to strive" or "to contend."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G91 (ἀδικέω, adikeo), which means "to do wrong" or "to act unjustly." While not a direct translation, G91 captures the adversarial and contentious nature of יָרִיב in the sense of acting against justice or righteousness.

Usage: The word יָרִיב is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe someone who is contentious or acts as an adversary. It is often used in contexts where there is a dispute or contention between parties.

Context: • The term יָרִיב appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe individuals or entities that engage in contention or act as adversaries. This word is rooted in the broader concept of legal or personal disputes, often involving a struggle for justice or the assertion of one's rights.
• In the context of biblical narratives, יָרִיב can describe both human and divine adversaries. For example, it may refer to individuals who oppose or challenge others, as well as to God when He is depicted as contending with nations or individuals in judgment.
• The concept of contention is significant in the biblical worldview, where disputes are often resolved through divine intervention or wisdom. The use of יָרִיב highlights the importance of justice and righteousness in resolving conflicts.
• The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) provides a clear translation of passages where יָרִיב is used, emphasizing the adversarial nature of the term. For instance, in contexts where God is described as contending with His people, the term underscores the seriousness of their disobedience and the need for repentance.

Forms and Transliterations

יְרִיבֵךְ֙ יְרִיבַ֑י יְרִיבָֽי׃ יריבי יריבי׃ יריבך yə·rî·ḇay yə·rî·ḇāy yə·rî·ḇêḵ yərîḇay yərîḇāy yərîḇêḵ yeriVai yeriveCh

Englishman's Concordance

Psalm 35:1
HEB: יְ֭הוָה אֶת־ יְרִיבַ֑י לְ֝חַ֗ם אֶת־
NAS: O LORD, with those who contend with me; Fight
KJV: [my cause], O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight
INT: Contend LORD contend Fight fight

Isaiah 49:25
HEB: יִמָּלֵ֑ט וְאֶת־ יְרִיבֵךְ֙ אָנֹכִ֣י אָרִ֔יב
NAS: For I will contend with the one who contends with you, And I will save
KJV: for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, and I will save
INT: will be rescued with the one I will contend

Jeremiah 18:19
HEB: וּשְׁמַ֖ע לְק֥וֹל יְרִיבָֽי׃
NAS: to what my opponents are saying!
KJV: to the voice of them that contend with me.
INT: listen to what my opponents

3 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 3401
3 Occurrences

yə·rî·ḇay — 2 Occ.
yə·rî·ḇêḵ — 1 Occ.