What does חָבַר mean in the Bible?
חָבַר is a Hebrew word meaning "to join (literally or figuratively); specifically (by means of spells) to fascinate".
Hebrew · H2266
חָבַר
To join (literally or figuratively); specifically (by means of spells) to fascinate
Reading a lexicon entry
What this page is: Each lexicon entry shows the original Hebrew or Greek word behind the English translation: its meaning, its range of use, and where it appears in Scripture.
Strong's number: The Strong's code (H- or G-) is the standard reference number for this word. It connects this entry to chapter and passage language tabs.
Where it appears: The witness passages show where this word is used in context. Click any to open the study page for that passage.
This lexicon entry is part of our ongoing editorial review. If you notice missing content, unclear wording, or a possible correction, please send us a note through theConnect page. Screenshots are helpful.
חָבַרH2266
What does חָבַר mean in the Bible?
חָבַר is a Hebrew word meaning "to join (literally or figuratively); specifically (by means of spells) to fascinate".
Full entry for חָבַר (H2266) · Open the biblical lexicon
Questions this entry answers
How does the BSB render H2266?
The BSB source-word alignment has 28 aligned rows for this entry. Common renderings include he joined (2), joined (2), to join (2), an alliance is made (1), And he joined (1).
Where does חָבַר appear in Scripture?
The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Genesis 14:3. Its strongest book concentrations include Exodus (14), 2 Chronicles (3), Psalms (3), Daniel (2).
Source Word Evidence
BSB source-word alignment connects this entry to exact verse rows, English rendering, source form, transliteration, and parsing.
How English Renders Ithe joined2×Exodus 36:10, Exodus 36:16
joined2×Exodus 26:3
to join2×Exodus 26:11, Exodus 36:13
an alliance is made1×Daniel 11:23
And he joined1×Exodus 36:10
and join1×Exodus 26:6
attached1×Exodus 28:7
be Your ally1×Psalms 94:20
Because you have allied yourself1×2 Chronicles 20:37
came as allies1×Genesis 14:3
casts spells1×Deuteronomy 18:11
I could heap up1×Job 16:4
is joined1×Hosea 4:17
Join1×Exodus 26:9
made an alliance1×2 Chronicles 20:35
so it can be fastened1×Exodus 28:7
so it could be fastened1×Exodus 39:4
They agreed1×2 Chronicles 20:36
they will form an alliance1×Daniel 11:6
together1×Exodus 36:18
touching1×Ezekiel 1:11
united1×Psalms 122:3
weaves his spell1×Psalms 58:5
were touching1×Ezekiel 1:9
which were attached1×Exodus 39:4
Show sample aligned rows
Genesis 14:3חָֽבְר֔וּtocame as alliesVerb - Qal - Perfect - third person common pluralExodus 26:3חֹֽבְרֹ֔תtojoinedVerb - Qal - Participle - feminine pluralExodus 26:3חֹֽבְרֹ֔תtojoinedVerb - Qal - Participle - feminine pluralExodus 26:6וְחִבַּרְתָּ֨toand joinConjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singularExodus 26:9וְחִבַּרְתָּ֞toJoinConjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singularExodus 26:11וְחִבַּרְתָּ֥toto joinConjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singularExodus 28:7חֹֽבְרֹ֗תtoattachedVerb - Qal - Participle - feminine pluralExodus 28:7וְחֻבָּֽר׃toso it can be fastenedConjunctive waw | Verb - Pual - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singularExodus 36:10וַיְחַבֵּר֙toAnd he joinedConjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singularExodus 36:10חִבַּ֔רtohe joinedVerb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Usage map
A compact distribution from source-word alignment before the full evidence tables.
First aligned rowGenesis 14:3
Aligned rows28
Books represented9
Genesis1Exodus14Deuteronomy12 Chronicles3Job1Psalms3Ezekiel2Daniel2Hosea1
Source forms
חֹֽבְרֹ֔ת2xḥō·ḇə·rōṯExodus 26:3
אַחְבִּ֣ירָה1x’aḥ·bî·rāhJob 16:4
אֶתְחַבַּר֙1x’eṯ·ḥab·bar2 Chronicles 20:35
הַֽ֭יְחָבְרְךָ1xhay·ḥā·ḇə·rə·ḵāPsalms 94:20
הִֽתְחַבְּר֥וּת1xhiṯ·ḥab·bə·rūṯDaniel 11:23
וְחֹבֵ֖ר1xwə·ḥō·ḇêrDeuteronomy 18:11
וְחֻבָּֽר׃1xwə·ḥub·bārExodus 28:7
וְחִבַּרְתָּ֨1xwə·ḥib·bar·tāExodus 26:6
Parsing patterns
Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine plural6xExodus 26:3, Exodus 28:7, Exodus 39:4, Ezekiel 1:9
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular3xExodus 26:6, Exodus 26:9, Exodus 26:11
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular3xExodus 36:10, Exodus 36:13, Exodus 36:16
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular1x2 Chronicles 20:36
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Pual - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular1xExodus 28:7
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular1xDeuteronomy 18:11
Preposition-k | Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct | second person masculine singular1x2 Chronicles 20:37
Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct1xExodus 36:18
Evidence Summary
Hebrew word. to join (literally or figuratively); specifically (by means of spells) to fascinate
Source Gloss
to join (literally or figuratively); specifically (by means of spells) to fascinate
Extended definitionSource: Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon + Brown-Driver-Briggs
to join (literally or figuratively); specifically (by means of spells) to fascinate BDB: unite Usage: charm(-er), be compact, couple (together), have fellowship with, heap up, join (self, together), league.
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.
Form groups5Aligned forms16
Qalbasic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense9×
Participle activeExod 26:3 · Exod 28:7 · Exod 39:4 · Ezek 1:9 · Ezek 1:11 · Ps 58:67×
PerfectGen 14:31×
Participle passiveHos 4:171×
Hithpaelreflexive or reciprocal — the subject acts on itself or mutually with others3×
Perfect2Chr 20:351×
ImperfectDan 11:61×
Infinitive constructDan 11:231×
Pualintensive passive — intensive action received by the subject2×
ImperfectEccl 9:41×
PerfectExod 39:41×
Pielintensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action1×
PerfectExod 36:101×
Hiphilcausative active — the subject causes someone else to perform the action1×
CohortativeJob 16:41×
Word Origins
חָבַר is a primitive root - no further derivation.
Part of These Phrases
Compound and idiomatic phrases that include this word. Follow a link to study the phrase and how its parts work together.