2270. chaber

Lexicon

chaber: Companion, associate, fellow

Original Word: חָבֵר
Part of Speech: Adjective; noun masculine; noun; feminine
Transliteration: chaber
Pronunciation: khaw-bare'
Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-bare')
Definition: Companion, associate, fellow
Meaning: an associate

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

companion, fellow, knit together

From chabar; an associate -- companion, fellow, knit together.

see HEBREW chabar

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from chabar
Definition
united, associate, companion
NASB Translation
companion (3), companions (7), fellows (1), united (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

חָבֵר adjective and

noun masculine^{Song of Solomon 8:13} united, associate, companion — ׳ח absolute Proverbs 28:24; Psalm 119:68; suffix חֲבֵרוֺ Ecclesiastes 4:10 (+ 3 t. Ezekiel Kt; Qr חבריו see below); plural חֲבֵרִים Judges 20:11; Songs 8:13 construct חַבְרֵי Isaiah 1:23; suffix חֲבֵרֶ֑ךָ Psalm 45:8, חֲבֵרֶ֑יךָ Songs 1:7; חֲבֵרָיו Isaiah 44:11 3t.; Ezekiel Qr; —

1 adjective united כְּאִישׁ אֶחָד חֲבֵרִים Judges 20:11 knit together as one man (AV RV).

2. n. associate, fellow:

a. of children (tribes) of Israel assoc. with Judah as head Ezekiel 37:16; id. associated with Joseph (Ehpraimitic source) as head Ezekiel 37:16; Ezekiel 37:19 (in all these read Qr חֲבֵרָיו).

b. of like rank Psalm 45:8

c. of like calling Songs 1:7.

d. worshippers (associates, belonging to the society or guild) of idols Isaiah 44:11 (see Che; > others priests, Geig^{umschr. 121 493} SS, compare חֶבֶר Hosea 6:9; Du reads חֲבָרִים enchantments).

e. in General Songs 8:13.

f. implying likeness of character Isaiah 1:23; Proverbs 28:24; Psalm 119:63.

3 companion at a particular time Ecclesiastes 4:10.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root חָבַר (chavar), which means "to join" or "to associate."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2064 (ἔρχομαι, erchomai): While not a direct equivalent, this Greek word relates to coming or going, often used in contexts of joining or approaching.
• G2083 (ἑταῖρος, hetairos): This Greek term means "companion" or "comrade," closely aligning with the concept of חָבֵר as an associate or friend.
• G2844 (κοινωνός, koinonos): Meaning "partner" or "sharer," this word reflects the idea of shared participation, similar to the associative aspect of חָבֵר.
• G3353 (μετοχή, metoche): This term means "participation" or "sharing," emphasizing the communal and associative aspects found in חָבֵר.
• G4369 (προστίθημι, prostithemi): While primarily meaning "to add" or "to join," it can imply association or companionship in certain contexts, resonating with the joining aspect of חָבֵר.

In summary, חָבֵר (chaver) is a Hebrew term that encapsulates the idea of companionship and association, highlighting the importance of social bonds and mutual support in various contexts within the biblical narrative.

Usage: The word חָבֵר appears in various contexts in the Hebrew Bible, often referring to a companion or associate in a general sense. It can denote a friend, ally, or someone who is part of a group or community.

Context: • The term חָבֵר is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe relationships of companionship and association. It is often found in contexts where individuals are described as being joined together in friendship or partnership. The concept of companionship is central to the understanding of חָבֵר, emphasizing the bond and mutual support between individuals.
• In the Old Testament, חָבֵר is used to describe various types of relationships, including those between friends, allies, and members of a community. The term underscores the importance of social bonds and the value of having trusted companions.
• For example, in Ecclesiastes 4:10, the value of companionship is highlighted: "For if one falls, his companion can lift him up. But pity the one who falls and has no one to help him up!" (BSB). This verse illustrates the supportive role of a חָבֵר, emphasizing the practical benefits of having a companion.
• The concept of חָבֵר also extends to the idea of being part of a collective or group, where individuals are united by common goals or interests. This sense of community and shared purpose is a recurring theme in the biblical usage of the term.

Forms and Transliterations

וְחַבְרֵי֙ וחברי חֲבֵר֑וֹ חֲבֵרִ֛ים חֲבֵרִֽים׃ חֲבֵרֶֽיךָ׃ חֲבֵרָ֑יו חֲבֵרָֽיו׃ חֲבֵרָיו֙ חָבֵ֣ר חָבֵ֥ר חבר חברו חבריו חבריו׃ חבריך׃ חברים חברים׃ מֵֽחֲבֵרֶֽיךָ׃ מחבריך׃ chaVer chaveRav chaveReicha chaveRim chaveRo ḥă·ḇê·rāw ḥă·ḇê·re·ḵā ḥă·ḇê·rîm ḥă·ḇê·rōw ḥā·ḇêr ḥāḇêr ḥăḇêrāw ḥăḇêreḵā ḥăḇêrîm ḥăḇêrōw mê·ḥă·ḇê·re·ḵā MechaveReicha mêḥăḇêreḵā vechavRei wə·ḥaḇ·rê wəḥaḇrê

Englishman's Concordance

Judges 20:11
HEB: כְּאִ֥ישׁ אֶחָ֖ד חֲבֵרִֽים׃ פ
NAS: against the city, united as one man.
KJV: against the city, knit together as one
INT: man one united

Psalm 45:7
HEB: שֶׁ֥מֶן שָׂשׂ֗וֹן מֵֽחֲבֵרֶֽיךָ׃
NAS: of joy above Your fellows.
KJV: of gladness above thy fellows.
INT: the oil of joy your fellows

Psalm 119:63
HEB: חָבֵ֣ר אָ֭נִי לְכָל־
NAS: I am a companion of all those who
KJV: I [am] a companion of all [them] that fear
INT: companion I of all

Proverbs 28:24
HEB: אֵֽין־ פָּ֑שַׁע חָבֵ֥ר ה֝֗וּא לְאִ֣ישׁ
NAS: It is not a transgression, Is the companion of a man
KJV: [It is] no transgression; the same [is] the companion of a destroyer.
INT: is not A transgression is the companion he of a man

Ecclesiastes 4:10
HEB: יָקִ֣ים אֶת־ חֲבֵר֑וֹ וְאִ֣יל֗וֹ הָֽאֶחָד֙
NAS: will lift up his companion. But woe
KJV: will lift up his fellow: but woe
INT: the one will lift his companion woe to the one

Songs 1:7
HEB: עַ֖ל עֶדְרֵ֥י חֲבֵרֶֽיךָ׃
NAS: the flocks of your companions?
KJV: by the flocks of thy companions?
INT: Beside the flocks companion

Songs 8:13
HEB: הַיּוֹשֶׁ֣בֶת בַּגַּנִּ֗ים חֲבֵרִ֛ים מַקְשִׁיבִ֥ים לְקוֹלֵ֖ךְ
NAS: in the gardens, [My] companions are listening
KJV: in the gardens, the companions hearken
INT: sit the gardens companions are listening your voice

Isaiah 1:23
HEB: שָׂרַ֣יִךְ סוֹרְרִ֗ים וְחַבְרֵי֙ גַּנָּבִ֔ים כֻּלּוֹ֙
NAS: are rebels And companions of thieves;
KJV: [are] rebellious, and companions of thieves:
INT: your rulers are rebels and companions of thieves Everyone

Isaiah 44:11
HEB: הֵ֤ן כָּל־ חֲבֵרָיו֙ יֵבֹ֔שׁוּ וְחָרָשִׁ֥ים
NAS: all his companions will be put
KJV: Behold, all his fellows shall be ashamed:
INT: Behold all his companions will be put the craftsmen

Ezekiel 37:16
HEB: [חֲבֵרֹו כ] (חֲבֵרָ֑יו ק) וּלְקַח֙
NAS: of Israel, his companions; then take
KJV: of Israel his companions: then take
INT: the sons of Israel companion take stick

Ezekiel 37:16
HEB: [חֲבֵרֹו כ] (חֲבֵרָֽיו׃ ק)
NAS: the house of Israel, his companions.'
KJV: of Israel his companions:
INT: the house of Israel companion

Ezekiel 37:19
HEB: [חֶבְרֹו כ] (חֲבֵרָ֑יו ק) וְנָתַתִּי֩
NAS: of Israel, his companions; and I will put
KJV: of Israel his fellows, and will put
INT: and the tribes of Israel companion will put and

12 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 2270
12 Occurrences

ḥā·ḇêr — 2 Occ.
ḥă·ḇê·rāw — 4 Occ.
ḥă·ḇê·re·ḵā — 1 Occ.
ḥă·ḇê·rîm — 2 Occ.
ḥă·ḇê·rōw — 1 Occ.
mê·ḥă·ḇê·re·ḵā — 1 Occ.
wə·ḥaḇ·rê — 1 Occ.