◄ 2264. chibbuq ►
Strong's Lexicon chibbuq: Embrace, clasp Original Word: חִבֻּק Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: chibbuq Pronunciation: khib-book Phonetic Spelling: (khib-book') Definition: a clasping of the hands Meaning: A clasping of the hands; an embrace or hug. Word Origin: Derived from the root חָבַק (chabaq), which means "to embrace" or "to clasp." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1723: ἐναγκαλίζομαι (enagkalizomai) • This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe the act of taking someone into one's arms, similar to the Hebrew concept of embracing or clasping. It appears in contexts where Jesus embraces children, highlighting the tenderness and care associated with such an action. In summary, חִבֻּק (Chibbûq) represents the act of embracing, a gesture rich with emotional and relational significance in the biblical narrative. It underscores the importance of physical expressions of love and unity within the human experience as depicted in the Scriptures. Usage: The term חִבֻּק is used to describe the physical act of embracing or clasping, often symbolizing affection, comfort, or unity. Context: • The Hebrew word חִבֻּק (Chibbûq) is a noun that conveys the action of embracing or clasping, typically with the hands. This term is rooted in the verb חָבַק (chabaq), which appears in various contexts throughout the Hebrew Bible to describe acts of physical affection or closeness. The act of embracing is often associated with familial love, friendship, or reconciliation. • In the cultural and historical context of the Bible, an embrace could signify a greeting, a farewell, or a gesture of peace and reconciliation. It is a physical expression of emotional connection and solidarity. • While the specific term חִבֻּק does not appear frequently in the biblical text, its root and related forms are found in passages that highlight the importance of human connection and the expression of love and care through physical touch. • The act of embracing is seen in various narratives, such as the reunion of family members or the reconciliation of estranged individuals, underscoring the significance of physical gestures in conveying deeper emotional truths and relationships. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from chabaq Definition a clasping, folding (of the hands) NASB Translation folding (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs חִבֻּק noun [masculine] a clasping, folding of the hands, only construct יָדַיִם לִשְׁכָּ֑כ ׳מְעַט ח Proverbs 6:10; Proverbs 24:33 (compare חָבַק Qal). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fold From chabaq; a clasping of the hands (in idleness) -- fold. see HEBREW chabaq Forms and Transliterations חִבֻּ֖ק חבק chibBuk ḥib·buq ḥibbuq Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Proverbs 6:10 HEB: תְּנוּמ֑וֹת מְעַ֓ט ׀ חִבֻּ֖ק יָדַ֣יִם לִשְׁכָּֽב׃ NAS: A little folding of the hands KJV: a little folding of the hands INT: slumber A little folding of the hands to rest Proverbs 24:33 HEB: תְּנוּמ֑וֹת מְעַ֓ט ׀ חִבֻּ֖ק יָדַ֣יִם לִשְׁכָּֽב׃ NAS: A little folding of the hands KJV: a little folding of the hands INT: slumber A little folding of the hands to rest 2 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 2264 2 Occurrences ḥib·buq — 2 Occ.