Strong’s H2259
חֹבֵל
Part of speech
Noun Masculine
Transliteration
chobel
Pronunciation
kho-BEL
Definition
Pledge, surety, security
Meaning
a sailor
Usage
The term "chobel" 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 the practice of giving a personal item or even a person as collateral to ensure the fulfillment of a promise or repayment of a loan.
Bible references
Ezekiel 27:8;Ezekiel 27:27;Ezekiel 27:28;Ezekiel 27:29;Jonah 1:6