Strong's Lexicon cheber: Company, association, band, group Original Word: חֶבֶר Word Origin: Derived from the root חָבַר (chabar), meaning "to join" or "to bind together." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 4864 (συναγωγή, synagōgē): Often translated as "assembly" or "gathering," this Greek term shares a similar concept of a group or congregation coming together for a common purpose. Usage: The Hebrew word "cheber" generally refers to a group or association of people who are joined together for a common purpose. It can denote a company or band, often used in contexts where people are united by a shared goal or activity. The term emphasizes the idea of connection and unity among individuals. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, the concept of community and collective identity was significant. People often formed groups or associations for various purposes, including religious, social, and military activities. The term "cheber" reflects the importance of unity and cooperation in achieving common objectives. Such associations were vital for survival and success in the ancient Near Eastern context, where collective effort was often necessary for protection, agriculture, and worship. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chabar Definition company, association, spell NASB Translation band (1), shared (2), spell (1), spells (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs חֶ֫בֶר noun [masculine] company, association, spell — absolute חָ֑בֶר Deuteronomy 18:11 2t.; construct חֶבֶר Hosea 6:9; plural חֲבָרִים Psalm 58:6, suffix חֲבָרַיִךְ Isaiah 47:9,11 — 1 company, band of (bad) priests Hosea 6:9. 2 association, society (abstract), only in בֵּית חָ֑בֶר Proverbs 21:9 = Proverbs 25:24 house of association, i. e. shared with a contentious woman (house in common, see RVm VB). 3 spell : a. as accusative of congnate meaning with verb with חָבַר (q. v.) Deuteronomy 18:11; Psalm 58:6. b. alone, of Babylonian magic Isaiah 47:9,11 (see Len Chald. Magic [1878]; Magie u. Wahrsage-kunst 1878; ScholzG-tzendienst u. Zauberwesen, 1877. 80 ff. SayTBA iii. 145 ff and Rel,. Bab 396 ff., 440 ff.). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance charmer company, enchantment, wide From chabar; a society; also a spell -- + charmer(- ing), company, enchantment, X wide. see HEBREW chabar Forms and Transliterations בַחֲבָרַ֙יִךְ֙ בחבריך חֲבָרִ֣ים חֲבָרַ֖יִךְ חֶ֚בֶר חָ֑בֶר חָֽבֶר׃ חבר חבר׃ חבריך חברים ḇa·ḥă·ḇā·ra·yiḵ ḇaḥăḇārayiḵ chavaRayich chavaRim Chaver Chever ḥă·ḇā·ra·yiḵ ḥă·ḇā·rîm ḥā·ḇer ḥăḇārayiḵ ḥăḇārîm ḥāḇer ḥe·ḇer ḥeḇer vachavaRayichLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 18:11 HEB: וְחֹבֵ֖ר חָ֑בֶר וְשֹׁאֵ֥ל אוֹב֙ NAS: or one who casts a spell, or a medium, INT: casts A spell A consulter spirits Psalm 58:5 Proverbs 21:9 Proverbs 25:24 Isaiah 47:9 Isaiah 47:12 Hosea 6:9 7 Occurrences |