What does רִיב · μάχη mean in the Bible?
רִיב · μάχη is a Hebrew phrase meaning "conflict, dispute, contention".
Hebrew · H7379, G3163
רִיב
A contest (personal or legal) · quarrel
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רִיבH7379a contest (personal or legal)
Pronunciationriv
Legal dispute or personal conflict; often involves God as judge mediating between contending parties.
Open lexicon entry →μάχηG3163quarrel
Pronunciationmáchē
Physical or verbal combat; a fight or quarrel arising from conflicting desires and intentions
Open lexicon entry →What does רִיב (riv) mean in the Bible?
רִיב · μάχη is a Hebrew phrase meaning "conflict, dispute, contention".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H7379, G3163?
H7379, G3163 is connected to 61 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. conflict, dispute, contention
Strong'sH7379, G3163
Lexical occurrences61 versesSource Gloss
conflict, dispute, contention
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