Riyb

reeb
Parts of Speech Verb

Riyb Definition

  1. to strive, contend
    1. (Qal)
      1. to strive 1a
    2. physically 1a
    3. with words
      1. to conduct a case or suit (legal), sue
      2. to make complaint
      3. to quarrel
    4. (Hiphil) to contend against
Audio Pronunciation
Original Language
byr
Origin
a primitive root
Strong's Number
07378
TDNT Entry
TWOT - 2159

KJV Word Usage

plead
27
strive
13
contend
12
chide
6
debate
2
miscellaneous
7
Total
67

The Hebrew lexicon is Brown, Driver, Briggs, Gesenius Lexicon; this is keyed to the "Theological Word Book of the Old Testament." These files are considered public domain.

Brown, Driver, Briggs and Gesenius. "Hebrew Lexicon entry for Riyb". "The KJV Old Testament Hebrew Lexicon". . .