יוֹיָרִיב
yo.ya.riv
Joiarib
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "יוֹיָרִיב" (yo.ya.riv) is a proper name, specifically a personal name, as indicated by its classification in the semantic domain. It is only mentioned once in the Bible, suggesting that it may be a unique or rare name. The name "יוֹיָרִיב" is likely derived from the Hebrew root "יָרִיב" (yariyb), which means "to contend" or "to strive". This root is associated with conflict, disagreement, or rivalry. However, in the context of a personal name, it may take on a more positive connotation, such as "one who strives" or "one who contends for a good cause". Given its uniqueness and the context in which it appears, the name "יוֹיָרִיב" is likely significant to the individual or family to whom it belongs, rather than having broader cultural or theological significance.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text