חָבַשׁ

cha.vashVerbH2280

to saddle/tie

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

to wrap firmly (especially a turban, compress, or saddle); figuratively, to stop, to rule

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. to tie, bind, bind on, bind up, saddle, restrain, bandage, govern 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bind, bind on 1a2) to bind up 1b) (Piel) to bind, restrain 1c) (Pual) to be bound up

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

28 times

Appears 28 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Ezk
6
1 Kings
4
Isaiah
4
Job
4
2 Samuel
2

Key Passages

  • 1 Kings 13:13
  • 2 Samuel 16:1
  • Ezk 27:24
  • Hosea 6:1
  • Judges 19:10

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