חָבַל
cha.val
“to pledge”
Definition
to wind tightly (as a rope), i.e. to bind; specifically, by a pledge; figuratively, to pervert, destroy; also to writhe in pain (especially of parturition)
a primitive root;
- to bind 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bind 2) to take a pledge, lay to pledge 2a) (Qal) to hold by a pledge, take in pledge, hold in pledge 2b) (Niphal) to give a pledge, become pledged
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Grammar & Morphology
Verb
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Occurrences
חָבַל appears 20 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
They lie down beside every altaron garments taken in pledge.And in the house of their God,they drink wine obtained through fines.
On that day the burden will be lifted from your shoulders,and the yoke from your neck.The yoke will be brokenbecause your neck will be too large.
“My spirit is broken; my days are extinguished;the grave awaits me.
Suppose someone says to God,‘I have endured my punishment; I will offend no more.
Take the garment of the one who posts security for a stranger;get collateral if it is for a foreigner.
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