2277. Chebri

Lexicon

Chebri: Hebronite

Original Word: חֶבְרִי
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: Chebriy
Pronunciation: khev-ree'
Phonetic Spelling: (kheb-ree')
Definition: Hebronite
Meaning: a Chebrite

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Heberites

Patronymically from Cheber; a Chebrite (collectively) or descendants of Cheber -- Heberites.

see HEBREW Cheber

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from Cheber
Definition
desc. of Heber
NASB Translation
Heberites (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

חֶבְרִי adjective, of a people of 2 above, only with article = collective noun מִשְׁמַּחת הַחֶבְרִי Numbers 26:45 (ᵐ5 Ξοβερ(ε)ι).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from חֶבְרוֹן (Hebron), a significant city in the biblical narrative.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the term "Chebrite" as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun related to a particular location and its inhabitants. However, related Greek terms might include those associated with geographical locations or tribal identities in the Septuagint or New Testament contexts.

Usage: The term "Chebrite" is used to denote individuals or groups associated with the city of Hebron, particularly in genealogical or tribal contexts.

Context: The term חֶבְרִי (Chebri) refers to individuals who are descendants or inhabitants of Hebron, a city of great historical and religious significance in the biblical narrative. Hebron is located in the southern part of the land of Canaan and is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It holds a prominent place in the Bible as the site where Abraham settled, and it is closely associated with the patriarchs of Israel.

In the genealogical records of the Bible, the Chebrites are often mentioned in the context of tribal affiliations and inheritances. The city of Hebron itself was given to Caleb, a leader of the tribe of Judah, as an inheritance for his faithfulness (Joshua 14:13-14). The Chebrites, therefore, are often linked with the tribe of Judah and its territorial claims.

The significance of Hebron and its inhabitants is further underscored by its role as a Levitical city and a city of refuge, as outlined in the book of Joshua (Joshua 21:11-13). This status highlights the city's importance in the religious and social structure of ancient Israel.

In the broader biblical narrative, Hebron is also the site where David was anointed king over Judah (2 Samuel 2:1-4) and later over all Israel (2 Samuel 5:1-3). This historical and theological significance of Hebron and its inhabitants, the Chebrites, underscores their role in the unfolding story of Israel's history and God's covenantal promises.

Forms and Transliterations

הַֽחֶבְרִ֑י החברי ha·ḥeḇ·rî hachevRi haḥeḇrî

Englishman's Concordance

Numbers 26:45
HEB: לְחֶ֕בֶר מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת הַֽחֶבְרִ֑י לְמַ֨לְכִּיאֵ֔ל מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת
NAS: the family of the Heberites; of Malchiel,
KJV: the family of the Heberites: of Malchiel,
INT: of Heber the family of the Heberites of Malchiel the family

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 2277
1 Occurrence

ha·ḥeḇ·rî — 1 Occ.