The meaning of “חָבַר”
Understanding châbar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
charm(-er), be compact, couple (together), have fellowship with, heap up, join (self, together), league. - to join (lite...
חָבַר
charm(-er), be compact, couple (together), have fellowship with, heap up, join (self, together), league. - to join (literally or figuratively) - specifically (by means of spells) to fascinate 1) to unite, join, bind together, be joined, be coupled, be in league, heap up, have fellowship with, be compact, be a charmer 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to unite, be joined 1a2) to tie magic charms, charm 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to unite with, make an ally of 1b2) to unite, join, ally 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be allied with, be united 1c2) to be joined together 1d) (Hiphil) to join together, pile up (words) 1e) (Hithpael) to join oneself to, make an alliance, league together
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 14:3 | “All these were joined together in the vale of Siddim, which is the salt sea.” Word: חָבַר (châbar) | |
| Deuteronomy 18:11 | “Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer.” Word: חָבַר (châbar) | |
| Job 16:4 | “I also could speak as ye do: if your soul were in my soul’s stead, I could heap up words against you, and shake mine head at you.” Word: חָבַר (châbar) | |
| Ecclesiastes 9:4 | “For to him that is joined to all the living there is hope: for a living dog is better than a dead lion.” Word: חָבַר (châbar) | |
| Daniel 11:23 | “And after the league made with him he shall work deceitfully: for he shall come up, and shall become strong with a small people.” Word: חָבַר (châbar) |