Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H2254

Strong's H2254 · Hebrew

חָבַל

châbal · /khaw-bal'/

Number
H2254
Language
Hebrew
Original word
חָבַל
Transliteration
châbal
Pronunciation
khaw-bal'
KJV occurrences
23 verses

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)

KJV: [idiom] at all, band, bring forth, (deal) corrupt(-ly), destroy, offend, lay to (take a) pledge, spoil, travail, [idiom] very, withhold.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חָבַל across 23 verses.

pledge10×
destroy5×
take4×
destroyed2×
forth2×
all1×
corrupt1×
corruptly1×
offend1×
spoil1×
taketh1×
travaileth1×
very1×
withholden1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

23 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Exodus1 verse
Deuteronomy2 verses
Nehemiah1 verse
Job5 verses
Psalms1 verse
Proverbs3 verses
Ecclesiastes1 verse
Song of Solomon2 verses
Isaiah4 verses
Ezekiel1 verse
Amos1 verse
Micah1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H2254 (châbal) mean?

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)

How many times does H2254 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H2254 (חָבַל) appears in 23 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “pledge.”

How is châbal translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H2254 is rendered as “pledge” (10×), “destroy” (5×), “take” (4×), “destroyed” (2×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word חָבַל come from?

a primitive root;