Strong’s H2248

חֲבוּלָה

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

chabuwlah

Pronunciation

khab-oo-lah'

Definition

Pledge, Binding, Obligation

Meaning

overthrown, crime

Usage

The term "chabula" refers to a pledge or security given as a guarantee for a debt or obligation. In the context of ancient Israelite society, it often involved a physical item or property that was temporarily surrendered to ensure the fulfillment of a promise or repayment of a loan.

Bible references

Daniel 6:22