Definition
a primitive root; to join (literally or figuratively); specifically (by means of spells) to fascinate
Traditional renderings: charm(-er), be compact, couple (together), have fellowship with, heap up, join (self, together), league.
Traditional renderings: charm(-er), be compact, couple (together), have fellowship with, heap up, join (self, together), league.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders חָבַר:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
28 total
- Genesis 14:3חָֽבְר֔וּ · came as alliesThe latter five came as allies to the Valley of Siddim (that is, the Salt Sea).
- Exodus 26:3חֹֽבְרֹ֔ת · joined; חֹֽבְרֹ֔ת · joinedFive of the curtains are to be joined together, and the other five joined as well.
- Exodus 26:6וְחִבַּרְתָּ֨ · and joinMake fifty gold clasps as well, and join the curtains together with the clasps, so that the tabernacle will be a unit.
- Exodus 26:9וְחִבַּרְתָּ֞ · JoinJoin five of the curtains into one set and the other six into another. Then fold the sixth curtain over double at the front of the tent.
- Exodus 26:11וְחִבַּרְתָּ֥ · to joinMake fifty bronze clasps and put them through the loops to join the tent together as a unit.
- Exodus 28:7חֹֽבְרֹ֗ת · attached; וְחֻבָּֽר׃ · so it can be fastenedIt shall have two shoulder pieces attached at two of its corners, so it can be fastened.
- Exodus 36:10וַיְחַבֵּר֙ · And he joined; חִבַּ֔ר · he joinedAnd he joined five of the curtains together, and the other five he joined as well.
- Exodus 36:13וַיְחַבֵּ֨ר · to joinHe also made fifty gold clasps to join the curtains together, so that the tabernacle was a unit.
- Exodus 36:16וַיְחַבֵּ֛ר · He joinedHe joined five of the curtains into one set and the other six into another.
- Exodus 36:18לְחַבֵּ֥ר · togetherHe also made fifty bronze clasps to join the tent together as a unit.
- Exodus 39:4חֹבְרֹ֑ת · which were attached; חֻבָּֽר׃ · so it could be fastenedThey made shoulder pieces for the ephod, which were attached at two of its corners, so it could be fastened.
- Deuteronomy 18:11וְחֹבֵ֖ר · casts spells…casts spells, consults a medium or spiritist, or inquires of the dead.
- 2 Chronicles 20:35אֶתְחַבַּר֙ · made an allianceLater, Jehoshaphat king of Judah made an alliance with Ahaziah king of Israel, who acted wickedly.
- 2 Chronicles 20:36וַיְחַבְּרֵ֣הוּ · They agreedThey agreed to make ships to go to Tarshish, and these were built in Ezion-geber.
- 2 Chronicles 20:37כְּהִֽתְחַבֶּרְךָ֣ · Because you have allied yourselfThen Eliezer son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “Because you have allied yourself with Ahaziah, the LORD has destroyed your works.” So the ships were wrecked and were unable to sail to Tarshish.
- Job 16:4אַחְבִּ֣ירָה · I could heap upI could also speak like you if you were in my place; I could heap up words against you and shake my head at you.
- Psalm 58:5חוֹבֵ֖ר · weaves his spell…refusing to hear the tune of the charmer who skillfully weaves his spell.
- Psalm 94:20הַֽ֭יְחָבְרְךָ · be Your allyCan a corrupt throne be Your ally—one devising mischief by decree?
- Psalm 122:3שֶׁחֻבְּרָה־ · unitedJerusalem is built up as a city united together,
- Ezekiel 1:9חֹֽבְרֹ֛ת · were touching…and their wings were touching one another. They did not turn as they moved; each one went straight ahead.
- Ezekiel 1:11חֹבְר֣וֹת · touchingSuch were their faces. Their wings were spread upward; each had two wings touching the wings of the creature on either side, and two wings covering its body.
- Daniel 11:6יִתְחַבָּ֔רוּ · they will form an allianceAfter some years they will form an alliance, and the daughter of the king of the South will go to the king of the North to seal the agreement. But his daughter will not retain her position of power, nor will his strength endure. At that time she will be given up, along with her royal escort and her father and the one who supported her.
- Daniel 11:23הִֽתְחַבְּר֥וּת · an alliance is madeAfter an alliance is made with him, he will act deceitfully; for he will rise to power with only a few people.
- Hosea 4:17חֲב֧וּר · is joinedEphraim is joined to idols; leave him alone!