Strong's Lexicon Chobah: Chobah Original Word: חוֹבָה Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root חוֹב (chov), meaning "debt" or "obligation." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Chobah, as it is a specific place name. However, related concepts of pursuit and protection can be found in Greek terms such as διώκω (dioko - to pursue) and φυλάσσω (phulasso - to guard or protect). Usage: Chobah is a place name mentioned in the Bible, specifically in the context of Abraham's pursuit of the kings who had captured his nephew Lot. The name itself suggests a place of obligation or debt, possibly indicating a location where a significant event or covenant took place. Cultural and Historical Background: Chobah is mentioned in the context of the ancient Near Eastern world, during the time of the patriarchs. It is located north of Damascus, a region that was significant in the ancient trade routes and political landscapes. The pursuit of the kings by Abraham highlights the patriarch's role as a leader and protector of his family, as well as his influence in the region. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chub Definition a place N. of Damascus NASB Translation Hobah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חוֺבָה proper name, of a location Genesis 14:15, north of Damascus; modern –oba, 20 hours north of Dam., according to WetzstDel Gn. ed. 4, 561 ff. so Di. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Hobah Feminine active participle of chabah; hiding place; Chobah, a place in Syria -- Hobah. see HEBREW chabah Forms and Transliterations חוֹבָ֔ה חובה choVah ḥō·w·ḇāh ḥōwḇāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 14:15 HEB: וַֽיִּרְדְּפֵם֙ עַד־ חוֹבָ֔ה אֲשֶׁ֥ר מִשְּׂמֹ֖אל NAS: them as far as Hobah, which KJV: them, and pursued them unto Hobah, which [is] on the left hand INT: and pursued far Hobah which is north 1 Occurrence |
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