חָבַר

Strong’s Definition

to join (literally or figuratively); specifically (by means of spells) to fascinate

Etymology & Derivation

a primitive root;

KJV Usage

charm(-er), be compact, couple (together), have fellowship with, heap up, join (self, together), league.

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.to unite, join, bind together, be joined, be coupled, be in league, heap up, have fellowship with, be compact, be a charmer
• 2.(qal)
• 3.(piel)
• 4.(pual)
• 5.(hiphil) to join together, pile up (words)
• 6.(hithpael) to join oneself to, make an alliance, league together

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: châbar; Pronunciation: khaw-bar'