2260. chibbel

Lexicon

chibbel: To destroy, to ruin, to corrupt

Original Word: חִבֵּל
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: chibbel
Pronunciation: khib-bale'
Phonetic Spelling: (khib-bale')
Definition: To destroy, to ruin, to corrupt
Meaning: a mast

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

mast

From chabal (in the sense of furnished with ropes); a mast -- mast.

see HEBREW chabal

Brown-Driver-Briggs

חִבֵּל noun [masculine] probably mast (as corded or roped in place; denominative from חֶבֶל) — only in simile of drunken man ׳שֹׁכֵב בְּראֹשׁ ח Proverbs 23:24 (opposed to שֹׁכֵב בְּלֶביָֿם) i.e. in the lookout-basket at the mast-head, compare Thes in carchesio. — ᵐ5 ᵑ9 read חֹבֵל.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root חָבַל (chabal), which generally means to bind or pledge.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew חִבֵּל, related concepts of shipbuilding and navigation can be found in Greek terms such as ἱστός (histos), which also refers to a mast or a beam. This reflects the shared maritime culture of the ancient Mediterranean world.

Usage: This word is used in the context of maritime activities, particularly in describing the structure of a ship.

Context: • The Hebrew word חִבֵּל (chibbel) is used in the context of seafaring and ship construction. It appears in the Old Testament to describe the mast of a ship, which is a crucial component for navigation and sailing. The mast is the central pole that holds the sails, allowing the ship to harness the wind for movement. This term is found in the poetic and metaphorical language of the Bible, illustrating the importance of ships in ancient trade and travel.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, the word is used in Ezekiel 27:5, which describes the construction of Tyre's ships: "They made all your planks of fir trees from Senir; they took a cedar from Lebanon to make a mast for you." This passage highlights the craftsmanship and resources involved in building a ship, with the mast being a significant element made from the finest materials.
• The use of חִבֵּל in the Bible reflects the broader cultural and economic significance of maritime activities in the ancient Near East. Ships were vital for trade, exploration, and military endeavors, and the mast was an essential part of their design.

Forms and Transliterations

חִבֵּֽל׃ חבל׃ chibBel ḥib·bêl ḥibbêl

Englishman's Concordance

Proverbs 23:34
HEB: וּ֝כְשֹׁכֵ֗ב בְּרֹ֣אשׁ חִבֵּֽל׃
NAS: on the top of a mast.
KJV: upon the top of a mast.
INT: down the top of a mast

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 2260
1 Occurrence

ḥib·bêl — 1 Occ.