How to Pronounce Oreb

OR-ebb

Oreb is pronounced OR-ebb (ˈɔːrɛb): two syllables, stress on the first. Also heard: OR-eb.

What does Oreb mean?

Oreb means “a raven”.

Hitchcock’s Bible Names (1869), public domain.

Who was Oreb?

Raven, a prince of Midian, who, being defeated by Gideon and put to straits, was slain along with Zeeb (Judg. 7:20-25). Many of the Midianites perished along with him (Ps. 83:9; Isa. 10:26).

Adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain.

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OR-eb

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