רִיב
rîyb(reeb)
“properly, to toss, i.e. grapple; mostly figuratively, to wrangle, i.e. hold a controversy; (by implication) to defend”
66 occurrencesOld TestamentCommon word
Definition
Strong’s Definition
properly, to toss, i.e. grapple; mostly figuratively, to wrangle, i.e. hold a controversy; (by implication) to defend
Translated in KJV as
adversarychidecomplaincontenddebate[idiom] ever[idiom] lay waitpleadrebukestrive[idiom] thoroughly.
Etymology
or רוּב; a primitive root;
Chain Links
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“Wherefore the people did chide with Moses, and said, Give us water that we may drink. And Moses said unto them, Why chide ye with me? wherefore do ye tempt the LORD?”