Lexicon
chabar: To join, unite, bind together, ally
Original Word:חָבַר
Part of Speech:Verb
Transliteration:chabar
Pronunciation:khaw-bar'
Phonetic Spelling:(khaw-bar')
Definition:To join, unite, bind together, ally
Meaning:to join, to fascinate
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
compact, couple together, have fellowship with, heap up, join self, together, league
A primitive root; to join (literally or figuratively); specifically (by means of spells) to fascinate -- charm(- er), be compact, couple (together), have fellowship with, heap up, join (self, together), league.
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origina prim. root
Definitionto unite, be joined, to tie a magic knot or spell, to charm
NASB Translationalliance is made (1), allied (4), attached (1), attaching (1), came as allies (1), caster (1), casts (1), compact (1), compose (1), form an alliance (1), join (2), join the together (2), joined (10), touched (1), touching (1).
Brown-Driver-Briggs
[] (usually intransitive), (Late Hebrew
id.; Ethiopic
yet Assyrian [
abâru],
ubburubind, ban (of spells),
êbru,
friend, and many derivatives, Dl
W 51 ff.; Aramaic
and many derivatives; compare Phoenician noun associate) —
Perfect3masculine pluralGenesis 14:3Participle active masculineDeuteronomy 18:11,Psalm 58:6; feminine pluralExodus 26:3 (twice in verse) + 2t. +Ezekiel 1:9 (compare below),Ezekiel 1:11;Passive participle constructHosea 4:17 (yet. see below); —
unite, be joined:
, followed by locationGenesis 14:3, construction pregnant =came as allies unto; passive participle figurativeHosea 4:17Ephraim is joined to idols (but We reads , see , and compareIsaiah 44:11,Malachi 2:14).
; wings of Ezekiel's living creatures followed by of thing,Ezekiel 1:9 (strike out B Co, but see Sm); compare ,Ezekiel 1:11, i.e.joining each one (transitive), < Co (asEzekiel 1:9),united each to the other; so of curtains of tabernacle, followed by of thingExodus 26:3 (twice in verse); absolutejoined together, of shoulderpieces of ephodExodus 28:7 (all P; compare also ).
tie magic knots, charm (RSJPh xiv. 1885,123 thinks meaningcharm is derived fromnectere verba, and compare Arabic
,narrative); only with accusative of congnate meaning with verbDeuteronomy 18:11 (in a long series of kindred phrases), specifically of charming serpentsPsalm 58:6 ("" ).
Perfect3masculine singularExodus 36:10; 2masculine singularExodus 26:6 2t.;ImperfectExodus 36:10 2t.; suffix 2Chronicles 20:36;Infinitive constructExodus 36:18; —
make an ally of unite one with, only 2Chronicles 20:36and he united him with himself, followed by Infinitive purpose.
unite, join (transitive), only Exodus (P), of tabernacle, object the curtains, followed by accusative + of thingExodus 26:6;Exodus 36:10 (twice in verse);Exodus 36:13;. followed by accusative onlyExodus 26:9;Exodus 36:16; objectjoin the tent together,Exodus 26:11;Exodus 36:18.
Perfect3masculine singularExodus 39:4, consecExodus 28:7 (but see below) 3 feminine singularPsalm 122:3;Imperfect3masculine singularEcclesiastes 9:4 Qr (Kt see below); suffixPsalm 94:20 (Köi. 257 f.; Ges Ew Bö De and others as
; —
be allied with thee (suffix reference to )Psalm 94:20;
be united to = be one of,whoever is united to all the living (Kt is meaningless).
be joined together, of ephodExodus 39:4by its two edges was it joined together; compare ""Exodus 28:7 (where < which read );Psalm 122:3joined together for itself i.e. compactly built (of Jerusalem).
Imperfect1singularJob 16:4I could make a joining with words (i.e.join words together RV VB)against you.
(late)Perfect (Ges§ 541n.) 2 Chronicles 20:35;ImperfectDaniel 11:6;Infinitive suffix 2Chronicles 20:37; Aramaic formDaniel 11:23 (Ges§ 54, 3 R. 1) —join oneself to, make an alliance with, followed by person 2 Chronicles 20:35,37, followed by personDaniel 11:23; reciprocalleague together (absolute)Daniel 11:6.
[] ( Syriac; see Biblical Hebrew); — plural suffixDaniel 2:13. D17 D18.
Topical Lexicon
Word Origin:A primitive root
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries:•G71 (ἄγω, agō): To lead, bring, carry
•G1822 (ἐπισυνάγω, episynagō): To gather together
•G2192 (ἔχω, echō): To have, hold
•G2841 (κοινωνέω, koinōneō): To share, participate
•G3328 (μετατίθημι, metatithēmi): To transfer, change
•G3352 (μεταβαίνω, metabainō): To pass over, change place
•G4855 (συμβιβάζω, symbibazō): To unite, bring together
•G4912 (συνέχω, synechō): To hold together, constrain
•G4929 (συμφυλάσσω, symphylassō): To guard together, protect
These Greek entries reflect similar themes of joining, holding, and uniting, providing a broader understanding of the concept as it appears in both the Hebrew and Greek biblical texts.
Usage:The verb חָבַר (chabar) is used in various contexts in the Hebrew Bible, often implying the act of joining or binding together. It can refer to physical joining, such as binding objects, or metaphorical joining, such as forming alliances or associations. Additionally, it can imply the act of charming or enchanting, often in a negative sense related to sorcery or witchcraft.
Context:•General Overview: The root חָבַר (chabar) appears in several forms throughout the Hebrew Scriptures, primarily as a verb. It conveys the idea of joining or binding, whether in a physical, social, or spiritual sense. The term is used in various contexts, from the mundane act of physically joining objects to the more abstract concept of forming alliances or associations. In some instances, it carries a negative connotation, particularly when associated with practices of enchantment or sorcery.
•Biblical References:
•Physical Joining: InExodus 26:3, the term is used to describe the joining of curtains in the construction of the Tabernacle: "Five curtains are to be joined together, and the other five curtains are to be joined together."
•Social/Relational Joining: InPsalm 94:20, it is used metaphorically to describe the joining of wicked rulers: "Can a corrupt throne be allied with You—one devising mischief by decree?"
•Enchanting/Charming: InDeuteronomy 18:11, the term is used in the context of prohibiting sorcery: "or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer."
•Theological Implications: The use of חָבַר (chabar) in the context of sorcery and enchantment highlights the biblical prohibition against practices that seek to manipulate or control through supernatural means. This reflects a broader biblical theme of reliance on God rather than on human or demonic powers.
Forms and Transliterations
אֶתְחַבַּר֙ אַחְבִּ֣ירָה אחבירה אתחבר הִֽתְחַבְּר֥וּת הַֽ֭יְחָבְרְךָ היחברך התחברות וְחִבַּרְתָּ֞ וְחִבַּרְתָּ֥ וְחִבַּרְתָּ֨ וְחֹבֵ֖ר וְחֻבָּֽר׃ וַיְחַבְּרֵ֣הוּ וַיְחַבֵּ֛ר וַיְחַבֵּ֨ר וַיְחַבֵּר֙ וחבר וחבר׃ וחברת ויחבר ויחברהו חֲב֧וּר חִבַּ֔ר חָֽבְר֔וּ חֹֽבְרֹ֔ת חֹֽבְרֹ֗ת חֹֽבְרֹ֛ת חֹבְר֣וֹת חֹבְרֹ֑ת חֻבָּֽר׃ חבור חבר חבר׃ חברו חברות חברת חוֹבֵ֖ר חובר יִתְחַבָּ֔רוּ יתחברו כְּהִֽתְחַבֶּרְךָ֣ כהתחברך לְחַבֵּ֥ר לחבר שֶׁחֻבְּרָה־ שחברה־ ’aḥ·bî·rāh ’aḥbîrāh ’eṯ·ḥab·bar ’eṯḥabbar achBirah chaveRu chaVur chibBar choeRot choVer chubBar etchabBar ḥā·ḇə·rū ḥă·ḇūr ḥāḇərū ḥăḇūr hay·ḥā·ḇə·rə·ḵā Haychaverecha hayḥāḇərəḵā ḥib·bar ḥibbar hiṯ·ḥab·bə·rūṯ hitchabbeRut hiṯḥabbərūṯ ḥō·ḇə·rō·wṯ ḥō·ḇə·rōṯ ḥō·w·ḇêr ḥōḇərōṯ ḥōḇərōwṯ ḥōwḇêr ḥub·bār ḥubbār kə·hiṯ·ḥab·ber·ḵā kehitchabberCha kəhiṯḥabberḵā lə·ḥab·bêr lechabBer ləḥabbêr še·ḥub·bə·rāh- šeḥubbərāh- shechubberah vaychabBer vaychabbeRehu vechibbarTa vechoVer vechubBar way·ḥab·bə·rê·hū way·ḥab·bêr wayḥabbêr wayḥabbərêhū wə·ḥib·bar·tā wə·ḥō·ḇêr wə·ḥub·bār wəḥibbartā wəḥōḇêr wəḥubbār yiṯ·ḥab·bā·rū yitchabBaru yiṯḥabbārū
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