Strong's H4809 · Hebrew
מְרִיבָה
Mᵉrîybâh · /mer-ee-baw'/
Definition
Meribah, the name of two places in the Desert
KJV: Meribah.
Root / derivation: the same as H4808 (מְרִיבָה);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מְרִיבָה across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Numbers3 verses
This is the water of Meribah; because the children of Israel strove with the LORD, and he was sanctified in them. Meribah: that is, Strife
Numbers 20:24Aaron shall be gathered unto his people: for he shall not enter into the land which I have given unto the children of Israel, because ye rebelled against my word at the water of Meribah. word: Heb. mouth
Numbers 27:14For ye rebelled against my commandment in the desert of Zin, in the strife of the congregation, to sanctify me at the water before their eyes: that is the water of Meribah in Kadesh in the wilderness of Zin.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H4809 (Mᵉrîybâh) mean?
Meribah, the name of two places in the Desert
How many times does H4809 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H4809 (מְרִיבָה) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Meribah.”
How is Mᵉrîybâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H4809 is rendered as “Meribah” (6×).
Where does the Hebrew word מְרִיבָה come from?
the same as H4808 (מְרִיבָה);