Strong’s H2256

חֶבֶל

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

chebel

Pronunciation

kheh'-bel

Definition

cord, rope, territory, lot, pain, sorrow

Meaning

a rope, a measuring line, a district, inheritance, a noose, a company, a throe, ruin

Usage

The Hebrew word "chebel" is a versatile term that can refer to a physical cord or rope, often used for binding or measuring. It also extends metaphorically to denote territory or a portion of land, as well as abstract concepts such as pain, sorrow, or travail. The usage of "chebel" in the Bible often reflects the context of boundary lines, inheritance, or the figurative "cords" of life experiences, whether they be joyful or sorrowful.

Bible references

Deuteronomy 3:4;Deuteronomy 3:13;Deuteronomy 3:14;Deuteronomy 32:9;Joshua 2:15;Joshua 17:5;Joshua 17:14;Joshua 19:9;Joshua 19:29;1 Samuel 10:5;1 Samuel 10:10;2 Samuel 8:2;2 Samuel 8:2;2 Samuel 8:2;2 Samuel 17:13;2 Samuel 22:6;1 Kings 4:13;1 Kings 20:31;1 Kings 20:32;1 Chronicles 16:18;Esther 1:6;Job 18:10;Job 21:17;Job 36:8;Job 39:3