Strong's Lexicon chabbar: Associate, companion, fellow Original Word: חַבָּר Word Origin: Derived from the root חָבַר (chabar), meaning "to join" or "to associate." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of companionship is κοινωνός (koinonos), Strong's Greek #2844, which means partner, sharer, or companion. Usage: The Hebrew word "chabbar" refers to a companion or associate, often used in the context of someone who is joined or linked with another in a close relationship. It implies a sense of fellowship or partnership, whether in a social, religious, or communal setting. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, relationships and community were central to daily life. The concept of "chabbar" would have been significant in a culture that valued kinship, alliances, and communal worship. Companionship was not only a social necessity but also a spiritual one, as individuals often sought to align themselves with others who shared their faith and values. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chabar Definition associate, partner (in a trade) NASB Translation traders (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [חַבָּר] noun masculine associate, partner in a trade or calling, only יִכְרוּ עָלָיו חַבָּרִים Job 40:30 will partners (i.e. those engaged in the catch) make traffic upon it (the crocodile)? Strong's Exhaustive Concordance companion From chabar; a partner -- companion. see HEBREW chabar Forms and Transliterations חַבָּרִ֑ים חברים chabbaRim ḥab·bā·rîm ḥabbārîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 41:6 HEB: יִכְר֣וּ עָ֭לָיו חַבָּרִ֑ים יֶ֝חֱצ֗וּהוּ בֵּ֣ין NAS: Will the traders bargain over KJV: Shall the companions make a banquet INT: dig over will the traders divide among 1 Occurrence |