◄ 2270. chaber ►
Strong's 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 Word Origin: Derived from the root חָבַר (chabar), meaning "to join" or "to associate." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2083 (hetairos): Companion, comrade - G3353 (metochos): Partner, sharer Usage: The Hebrew word "chaber" primarily denotes a companion or associate, someone who is joined or connected with another in a relationship of fellowship or partnership. It is used to describe both personal and communal relationships, emphasizing the bond and unity between individuals or groups. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, relationships and community were central to daily life. The concept of a "chaber" would have been significant in a culture that valued kinship, loyalty, and mutual support. Companionship was not only a social necessity but also a spiritual and moral ideal, reflecting the communal nature of God's covenant with His people. 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 masculineSong 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, Geigumschr. 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. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance companion, fellow, knit together From chabar; an associate -- companion, fellow, knit together. see HEBREW chabar 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 Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts 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.