The meaning of “חֲבֹל”
Understanding chăbôl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or (feminine) חֲבֹלָה chăbôlâh (khabo-law'); from חָבַל pledge. - a pawn (as security for debt) 1) pledge
חֲבֹל
or (feminine) חֲבֹלָה chăbôlâh (khabo-law'); from חָבַל pledge. - a pawn (as security for debt) 1) pledge
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ezekiel 18:7 | “And hath not oppressed any, but hath restored to the debtor his pledge, hath spoiled none by violence, hath given his bread to the hungry, and hath covered the naked with a garment;” Word: חֲבֹל (chăbôl) | |
| Ezekiel 18:12 | “Hath oppressed the poor and needy, hath spoiled by violence, hath not restored the pledge, and hath lifted up his eyes to the idols, hath committed abomination,” Word: חֲבֹל (chăbôl) | |
| Ezekiel 18:16 | “Neither hath oppressed any, hath not withholden the pledge, neither hath spoiled by violence, but hath given his bread to the hungry, and hath covered the naked with a garment,” Word: חֲבֹל (chăbôl) | |
| Ezekiel 33:15 | “If the wicked restore the pledge, give again that he had robbed, walk in the statutes of life, without committing iniquity; he shall surely live, he shall not die.” Word: חֲבֹל (chăbôl) |