Original Word: חֶבְרָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: chebrah
Pronunciation: khev-raw'
Phonetic Spelling: (kheb-raw')
Definition: association
Meaning: The term חֶבְרָה (chevrah) refers to an "association," "company," or "group." It denotes a gathering or assembly of people united for a common purpose or interest.

Word Origin: Derived from the root חָבַר (chabar), meaning "to join" or "to associate."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence in the Greek Strong's entries for חֶבְרָה, similar concepts can be found in Greek terms related to fellowship and community, such as κοινωνία (koinonia • Strong's Greek 2842), which denotes fellowship, partnership, or communion. This Greek term captures the essence of association and shared life, akin to the Hebrew חֶבְרָה.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term חֶבְרָה (chevrah) within its biblical context, highlighting its significance in the social and communal aspects of ancient Israelite life.

Usage: The word חֶבְרָה is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a group or assembly of people. It is often associated with companionship or fellowship, highlighting the social aspect of human relationships.

Context: • The term חֶבְרָה (chevrah) appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe a collective of individuals who are joined together, often for a specific purpose or in a particular context. This word emphasizes the concept of unity and shared goals among its members. In the biblical context, associations or groups could be formed for various reasons, including religious, social, or communal activities.
• The root חָבַר (chabar) from which חֶבְרָה is derived, carries the idea of binding or joining together, which is foundational to understanding the nature of associations in biblical times. Such groups were essential for maintaining social order and facilitating communal worship and activities.
• The concept of חֶבְרָה is significant in understanding the social dynamics of ancient Israelite society, where community and fellowship played a crucial role in daily life. The term underscores the importance of relationships and the collective identity of the people of Israel.

Word Origin
fem. of cheber
Definition
association, company
NASB Translation
company (1).

חֶבְרָה noun feminine association, company (abstract); עִם מִּעֲלֵי אָוֶן ׳וְאָרַה לְח Job 34:8 and he goeth for company with doers of wickedness ("" וְלָלֶכֶת עִםאַֿנְשֵׁיאשֵׁירֶֿשַׁע).

company

Feminine of cheber; association -- company.

see HEBREW cheber

לְ֭חֶבְרָה לחברה lə·ḥeḇ·rāh Lechevrah ləḥeḇrāhInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts