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H7378
וַיָּרִיבוּ
vayarivu
Pronunciation: reeb
Definition
properly, to toss, i.e. grapple; mostly figuratively, to wrangle, i.e. hold a controversy; (by implication) to defend
KJV Renderings
adversary, chide, complain, contend, debate, [idiom] ever, [idiom] lay wait, plead, rebuke, strive, [idiom] thoroughly.
Word Analysis
Root: ריב Verb EN: and strove ES: y riñeron
Etymology: or רוּב; a primitive root;
Appears in 3 verses (Hebroni)