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H2254
חָבַל
châbal
Pronunciation: khaw-bal'
Definition
to wind tightly (as a rope), i.e. to bind; specifically, by a pledge; figuratively, to pervert, destroy; also to writhe in pain (especially of parturition)
KJV Renderings
[idiom] at all, band, bring forth, (deal) corrupt(-ly), destroy, offend, lay to (take a) pledge, spoil, travail, [idiom] very, withhold.
Word Analysis
EN: to wind tightly (as a rope)
Etymology: a primitive root;