Lexical Summary chabrah: Company, association, band Original Word: חַבְרָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance other (Aramaic) feminine of chabar; an associate -- other. see HEBREW chabar NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) fem. of chabar Definition a fellow NASB Translation associates (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [חַבְרָה] noun feminine fellow; — plural suffix חַבְרָתַ֑הּ Daniel 7:20 its fellows (in vision of horns). Topical Lexicon Entry Title: Chabrah (Strong’s Hebrew 2273)Semantic Range Chabrah denotes a circle of companions, associates, or peers who stand together as a collective. Used only once in Scripture, the word conveys the idea of confederated equality—figures of similar standing joined in one body. Context in Daniel 7:20 Daniel’s night vision describes a fourth beast with “ten horns that were on its head, and the other horn that came up, before which three of them fell … and whose appearance was greater than his fellows” (Daniel 7:20). The “fellows” (chabrah) are the ten horns symbolizing kings of the final earthly empire just before the return of Messiah. Chabrah highlights their common status; each horn shares royal authority until the eleventh horn disrupts the equilibrium. Prophetic Significance 1. Confederation of Power: Chabrah underscores a united front of rulers who exist contemporaneously (compare Revelation 17:12). Their solidarity magnifies the audacity of the little horn that “spoke words against the Most High” (Daniel 7:25). Historical Considerations From a historically conservative view, the ten-king coalition is future, corresponding to an end-time geopolitical bloc. Earlier foreshadows may be detected in Rome’s fragmentation, but the full reality awaits fulfillment when a singular leader subdues three and dominates the rest. Theological Themes • Divine Sovereignty over human alliances (Daniel 2:21). Ministry and Discipleship Applications • Discernment in Leadership: Elders and pastors must watch for domineering personalities that threaten congregational unity, reflecting the little horn’s spirit. Connections with New Testament Themes The temporary cohesion of chabrah parallels the ten toes of Daniel 2:42 and the ten kings who “receive authority as kings with the beast for one hour” (Revelation 17:12). In both Testaments, God allows alliances to form, exposes their insufficiency, and then establishes the unshakeable reign of Christ (1 Corinthians 15:24–25). Summary Chabrah encapsulates the idea of a united group of equals whose collective power is nevertheless vulnerable to subversion and destined to yield to the Kingdom of God. Its single appearance in Daniel serves as a microcosm of Scripture’s broader teaching on human confederations: they rise, they fall, but the Lord alone reigns forever. Forms and Transliterations חַבְרָתַֽהּ׃ חברתה׃ chavraTah ḥaḇ·rā·ṯah ḥaḇrāṯahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 7:20 HEB: רַ֥ב מִן־ חַבְרָתַֽהּ׃ NAS: in appearance than its associates. KJV: stout than his fellows. INT: great than associates 1 Occurrence |
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