Strong's Hebrew · H2254

חָבַל

châbal · khaw-bal'

Definitionto 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)
Derivationa primitive root;
KJV usage[idiom] at all, band, bring forth, (deal) corrupt(-ly), destroy, offend, lay to (take a) pledge, spoil, travail, [idiom] very, withhold.
Occurrences30 in the KJV · 23 verses

חָבַל in Scripture

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