חֲבוּלָא
cha.vu.lah
crime
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word חֲבוּלָא (cha.vu.lah), Strong's number H2250, is defined as "crime". Given its occurrence in the Bible 7 times, we can infer that this term is significant in specific contexts. The word likely refers to any wrongful act or offense, encompassing a range of moral and legal transgressions. The 7 occurrences of this word suggest it is used in various genres, including possibly poetry, prophecy, or law. In some cases, it might be used to describe actions that incur punishment or consequences. Without more context, it's impossible to determine the full extent of its usage, but its consistency across different genres highlights its importance for the ancient Hebrews. The repeated use of this term underscores its relevance for the people of ancient Israel, emphasizing their understanding of wrongdoing and accountability.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
7 total occurrences across the text
My wounds are loathsome and corrupt because of my foolishness.
Proverbs 20:30Wounding blows cleanse away evil, and beatings purge the innermost parts.
Isaiah 1:6From the sole of the foot even to the head there is no soundness in it: wounds, welts, and open sores. They haven’t been closed, bandaged, or soothed with oil.
Isaiah 53:5But he was pierced for our transgressions. He was crushed for our iniquities. The punishment that brought our peace was on him; and by his wounds we are healed.
Genesis 4:23Lamech said to his wives, “Adah and Zillah, hear my voice. You wives of Lamech, listen to my speech, for I have slain a man for wounding me, a young man for bruising me.
Exodus 21:25burning for burning, wound for wound, and bruise for bruise.
Exodus 21:25burning for burning, wound for wound, and bruise for bruise.