8189 I. רִיב (rîḇ): v.; ≡ Str 7378; TWOT 2159—1. LN 39.1–39.12 (qal) quarrel, i.e., be in a state of hostility and opposition to another person or group (Ge 26:20); (hif) oppose (1Sa 2:10+); 2. LN 56.2–56.3 (qal) contend, plead for, i.e., bring a lawsuit forth, either in accusation or prosecution, or as a defender in a case (1Sa 24:16; Ne 5:7; Ps 43:1); (hif) bring legal charges (Hos 4:4+)
vb. strive, contend
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