Riyb

The NAS Old Testament Hebrew Lexicon

Strong's Number: 7378

Original Word	Word Origin
byr	a primitive root
Transliterated Word	TDNT Entry
Riyb	TWOT - 2159
Phonetic Spelling	Parts of Speech
reeb	Verb

Definition

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

NAS Word Usage - Total: 66

argue 2, complain 2, contend 22, contended 9, contends 1, dispute 1, ever strive 1, filed 1, find fault 1, have a quarrel 1, judge 1, plead 9, plead my case 1, plead your case 1, pleaded 2, pleads 1, quarrel 2, quarreled 3, quarrels 1, reprimanded 2, strive 1, vigorously plead 1

NAS Verse Count
Genesis	4
Exodus	2
Numbers	2
Deuteronomy	2
Judges	5
1 Samuel	3
2 Chronicles	1
Nehemiah	4
Job	8
Psalms	5
Proverbs	5
Isaiah	8
Jeremiah	5
Lamentations	1
Hosea	2
Amos	1
Micah	2

Total	60

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.

Bibliography Information

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

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