Berean Strong's Lexicon chob: Debt, obligation Original Word: חֹב Word Origin: Derived from the root חָבַב (chavav), which means "to love" or "to cherish." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of debt is ὀφείλημα (opheilēma), Strong's Greek #3783, which appears in the New Testament, notably in the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:12) where it refers to moral debts or sins. Usage: The Hebrew word "chob" primarily refers to a debt or an obligation, often in a financial context. It can also imply a moral or social obligation, reflecting the broader concept of owing something to another person or entity. In the Old Testament, the term is used to describe both literal debts and metaphorical obligations, such as those owed to God or within the covenant community. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of debt was not only financial but also deeply tied to social and religious obligations. The Mosaic Law provided guidelines for lending and borrowing, emphasizing fairness and compassion. For instance, debts were to be forgiven during the Year of Jubilee (Leviticus 25:10), reflecting God's desire for economic justice and social harmony. The cultural understanding of debt extended beyond money to include duties and responsibilities within the community and towards God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chub Definition debt NASB Translation debtor (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חוֺב noun [masculine] debt (Late Hebrew id.; Aramaic  , חוֺבָא); — יָשִׁיב ׳חֲבֹלָתוֺ ח Ezekiel 18:7 his pledge as to indebtedness he restores, see Hi-Sm Ew§ 291 b Ges§ 132 R 5, b KöLgb. i. 497 f. and compare Dr§ 193 (but construction hard: Co שׁוֺב; dittograph from׳חבל BevDaniel 1. 10, compare Ezekiel 18:12; v: 16). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance debtor From chuwb; debt -- debtor. see HEBREW chuwb Forms and Transliterations חוֹב֙ חוב chOv ḥō·wḇ ḥōwḇLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezekiel 18:7 HEB: יוֹנֶ֔ה חֲבֹלָת֥וֹ חוֹב֙ יָשִׁ֔יב גְּזֵלָ֖ה NAS: anyone, but restores to the debtor his pledge, KJV: [but] hath restored to the debtor his pledge, INT: oppress his pledge to the debtor restores robbery |
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