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יָרִיב H3401
H3401 is the Hebrew word יָרִיב, transliterated yârîyb and said yaw-rebe'. The King James Version most often renders it strive.
What it means
literally he will contend; properly, adjective, contentious; used as noun, an adversary.
Where it comes from
from H7378 (רִיב).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: that content(-eth), that strive.
Verses using יָרִיב
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Psalm 35:1 · KJV
Plead my cause, O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me.
Isaiah 49:25 · KJV
But thus saith the LORD, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, and I will save thy children.
Common questions
What does Strong's H3401 mean?
H3401 is the Hebrew word יָרִיב (yârîyb), meaning literally he will contend; properly, adjective, contentious; used as noun, an adversary.
How is H3401 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it strive (1 time), contendeth (1 time).
How many times does H3401 appear in the Bible?
יָרִיב (yârîyb) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H3401 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H7378 (רִיב).
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