chabal (hebrew)

Code:

H2254

Original:

חָבַל

Word:

chabal

Pronunciation:

khaw-bal'

Definition:

a primitive root; 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):-- at all, band, bring forth, (deal) corrupt(-ly), destroy, offend, lay &� to (take a) pledge, spoil, travail, very, withhold.