חָבַל

Definition and meaning

chabal (khaw-bal') v. 1. to wind tightly (as a rope), i.e. to bind 2. specifically, by a pledge 3. (figuratively) to pervert, destroy 4. also to writhe in pain (especially of parturition) [a primitive root] KJV: X at all, band, bring forth, (deal) corrupt(-ly), destroy, offend, lay &Š to (take a) pledge, spoil, travail, X very, withhold.