Strong’s H2254

חָבַל

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

chabal

Pronunciation

khaw-BAL

Definition

To bind, pledge, destroy, pervert, act corruptly

Meaning

to wind tightly, to bind, a pledge, to pervert, destroy, to writhe in pain

Usage

The Hebrew verb "chabal" carries a range of meanings, primarily centered around the concepts of binding or pledging, as well as causing harm or destruction. It can refer to the act of taking something as a pledge or security, often in a legal or financial context. Additionally, it can denote causing ruin or acting corruptly, reflecting moral or physical destruction.

Bible references

Exodus 22:26;Exodus 22:26;Deuteronomy 24:6;Deuteronomy 24:6;Deuteronomy 24:17;Nehemiah 1:7;Nehemiah 1:7;Job 17:1;Job 22:6;Job 24:3;Job 24:9;Job 34:31;Psalm 7:14;Proverbs 13:13;Proverbs 20:16;Proverbs 27:13;Ecclesiastes 5:6;Songs 2:15;Songs 8:5;Songs 8:5;Isaiah 10:27;Isaiah 13:5;Isaiah 32:7;Isaiah 54:16;Ezekiel 18:16