Strong's Lexicon chabal: To bind, pledge, destroy, ruin Original Word: חֲבַל Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts includes δέω (deo - to bind) and καταστρέφω (katastrepho - to overturn, destroy). Usage: The Hebrew verb "chabal" primarily conveys the idea of binding or pledging, often in the context of taking something as security or a pledge. It can also mean to destroy or ruin, indicating a broader range of implications from physical binding to metaphorical destruction. The term is used in various contexts, including legal, economic, and moral situations, reflecting its versatility in Hebrew thought. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, pledges and security were common in economic transactions. The concept of taking a pledge (chabal) was integral to maintaining trust and ensuring obligations were met. However, the misuse of pledges, especially taking essential items from the poor, was condemned in the Law (e.g., Deuteronomy 24:6, 10-13). The dual meaning of "chabal" as both binding and destroying reflects the potential for both constructive and destructive outcomes in human interactions and agreements. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) from chabal Definition a hurt, injury NASB Translation damage (1), harm (1), injury (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חֲבָל noun masculine6:24 hurt, injury; — absolute ׳ח Daniel 3:25; Daniel 6:24, compare RÉS362A 2; emphatic חֲבָלָא Ezra 4:22. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance damage, hurt (Aramaic) from chabal; harm (personal or pecuniary) -- damage, hurt. see HEBREW chabal Forms and Transliterations וַחֲבָ֖ל וחבל חֲבָל֙ חֲבָלָ֔א חבל חבלא chaVal chavaLa ḥă·ḇā·lā ḥă·ḇāl ḥăḇāl ḥăḇālā vachaVal wa·ḥă·ḇāl waḥăḇālLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 4:22 HEB: לְמָה֙ יִשְׂגֵּ֣א חֲבָלָ֔א לְהַנְזָקַ֖ת מַלְכִֽין׃ NAS: [matter]; why should damage increase KJV: why should damage grow INT: why increase damage to the detriment king Daniel 3:25 Daniel 6:23 3 Occurrences |
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