חֲבָלָ֖י/ו
𐤇𐤁𐤋𐤉/𐤅
chebel
its-cords
A length of cord or rope, typically twisted, used for binding, measuring, or marking boundaries. By extension, the term refers to a measured portion of land or region (territorial allotment), and figuratively to the concept of fate or appointed share. It also extends metaphorically to denote pain or suffering (especially labor pains), bands of people, and destructive forces or ruin in poetic contexts.
Isaiah 33:20 · Word #18
Lexicon H2256
| Lemma | חֶבֶל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤁𐤋 |
| Transliteration | chebel |
| Strong's | H2256 |
| Definition | A length of cord or rope, typically twisted, used for binding, measuring, or marking boundaries. By extension, the term refers to a measured portion of land or region (territorial allotment), and figuratively to the concept of fate or appointed share. It also extends metaphorically to denote pain or suffering (especially labor pains), bands of people, and destructive forces or ruin in poetic contexts. |
Morphology HNcbpc/Sp3ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | b — Both — Both (masculine and feminine) |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | its-cords |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2256-07
his binding-cords
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common; plural construct + 3rd masculine singular pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The plural construct form with a 3ms suffix denotes cords belonging to him. "Binding-cords" preserves the root idea of twisted ropes used for binding, reflecting the core sense of חבל. |
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