Hebrew · H3808, H2254, H7347

לֹא־יַחֲבֹל רֵחַיִם

Not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no ; often used with other particles · to wind tightly (as a rope), i.e. to bind ; specifically, by a pledge ; figuratively, to pervert , destroy ; also to writhe in pain (especially of parturition) · a mill -stone

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לֹא H3808 not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no ; often used with other particles
חָבַל H2254 to wind tightly (as a rope), i.e. to bind ; specifically, by a pledge ; figuratively, to pervert , destroy ; also to writhe in pain (especially of parturition)
Pronunciation yəḥabbel
Binding action that moves from physical restraint to covenant violation, corruption, and destructive harm of persons.
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רֵחֶה H7347 a mill -stone
Pronunciation rēḥeh
Grinding implement essential for daily sustenance; figuratively represents crushing judgment or oppressive labor in prophetic texts
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What does לֹא־יַחֲבֹל רֵחַיִם (lo-yachavol rechayim) mean in the Bible?

לֹא · חָבַל · רֵחֶה is a Hebrew phrase meaning "not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no ; often used with other particles". not (the simple or abs.

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Meaning

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no ; often used with other particles
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