Strong's Lexicon chabol: To take a pledge, to bind, to seize Original Word: חֲבֹל Word Origin: Derived from the root חָבַל (chabal), which means to bind or pledge. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of taking a pledge or security is not directly paralleled in the Greek New Testament. However, related themes of debt and obligation can be found in words like ὀφείλημα (opheilēma - G3783), meaning debt, and ἐγγύη (engyē - G1450), meaning pledge or guarantee. Usage: The Hebrew verb "chabol" primarily refers to the act of taking a pledge or security, often in the context of a loan or debt. It involves the binding or seizing of an item as collateral to ensure the fulfillment of an obligation. This term is used in legal and economic contexts within the Old Testament, highlighting the importance of fair and just practices in financial dealings. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, taking a pledge was a common practice in financial transactions. The Law of Moses provided specific regulations regarding pledges to protect the rights and dignity of the debtor. For example, certain items, such as a widow's garment or a millstone, were prohibited from being taken as pledges (Deuteronomy 24:6, 17). These laws underscored the importance of compassion and justice, ensuring that the poor and vulnerable were not exploited. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chabal Definition a pledge NASB Translation pledge (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs חֲבֹל noun [masculine] pledge (as binding) — ׳יָשִׁיב ח Ezekiel 18:12; Ezekiel 33:15; as cognate accusative with חָבַל Ezekiel 18:16. [חֲבֹלָה] noun feminine id. (on formation compare LgBN 179) — חֲבֹלָתוֺ Ezekiel 18:7. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance pledge Or (feminine) chabolah {khab-o-law'}; from chabal; a pawn (as security for debt) -- pledge. see HEBREW chabal Forms and Transliterations חֲבֹ֖ל חֲבֹ֨ל חֲבֹל֙ חֲבֹלָת֥וֹ חבל חבלתו chaVol chavolaTo ḥă·ḇō·lā·ṯōw ḥă·ḇōl ḥăḇōl ḥăḇōlāṯōwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezekiel 18:7 HEB: לֹ֣א יוֹנֶ֔ה חֲבֹלָת֥וֹ חוֹב֙ יָשִׁ֔יב KJV: to the debtor his pledge, hath spoiled INT: does not oppress his pledge to the debtor restores Ezekiel 18:12 Ezekiel 18:16 Ezekiel 33:15 4 Occurrences |
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