Strong’s Hebrew • Verb
H7378: rib
רִיבPronounced: /reeb/ • A primitive root; to toss, i.e. grapple, litigate, contend
Short Definition: To plead a cause, contend, litigate, defend
Exhaustive Lexicon Definition & Theological Meaning
To plead a legal cause, conduct a trial, vindicate an innocent victim, and contend militarily or judicially.
Brown-Driver-Briggs / Thayer Exegesis:
BDB: To strive, contend, conduct a judicial suit, plead a legal case for the oppressed.
KJV Translation Usage
plead (27x), strive (20x), contend (13x), debate (2x)
Total Biblical Occurrences
67 Times
Asante Twi Equivalent
Di m’asɛm ma me / Ko ma me
Key Biblical Occurrences
H7378 (רִיב) appears in these foundational scripture passages:
Psalm 35:11 Samuel 24:15Proverbs 22:23Isaiah 49:25