Word Study for H2269 (חֲבַר) | Strong's Concordance

chăbar /khab-ar'/ Ask about this word

Root(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to חָבַר

Meaningan associate

KJV usagecompanion, fellow.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of chăbar — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Aramaic word chăbar, represented by H2269, refers to an associate, companion, or fellow. It appears 3 times across 3 unique verses in the Bible. This term specifically denotes a person who is joined with another in a shared circumstance, purpose, or identity.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

All occurrences of H2269 are found in the second chapter of Daniel, where it defines the relationship between Daniel and his friends Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. They are described as Daniel's fellows Daniel 2:13 and companions Daniel 2:17 who share his perilous situation. When a royal decree H1882 goes forth to slay all the wise men of Babylon, Daniel and his fellows are sought for execution Daniel 2:13. In response, Daniel makes the matter known to his companions, urging them to seek mercy from God so they would not perish with the other wise men Daniel 2:18.

Related Words & Concepts

Several related words illuminate the context of this companionship:

H1841 Dânîyêʼl (Daniel): The prophet whose relationship with his friends is described by H2269. He is the one who goes to his house to inform his companions of the danger they face Daniel 2:17.
H2608 Chănanyâh (Hananiah): Explicitly named as one of Daniel's companions H2269, forming a unified group in a time of crisis Daniel 2:17.
H4333 Mîyshâʼêl (Mishael): Identified alongside Hananiah and Azariah as one of Daniel's companions H2269, sharing the same fate and need for divine intervention Daniel 2:17.
H5839 ʻĂzaryâh (Azariah): Named as one of the companions H2269 whom Daniel consults, highlighting the trust and shared purpose among the group Daniel 2:17.
H7328 râz (secret): The fellowship is centered on seeking God for the revelation of this secret from the king, as their survival depends on it Daniel 2:18.

Theological Significance

The theological significance of H2269 is concentrated in the narrative of Daniel 2:

Fellowship in Crisis: The term underscores the theme of unity among believers facing mortal danger. Daniel and his fellows are bound together by a death decree Daniel 2:13.
Corporate Prayer: The companionship is not merely social but spiritual. Daniel gathers his companions H2269 for the specific purpose of desiring mercies from the God of heaven together Daniel 2:18.
Shared Identity: The word links Daniel to his friends, demonstrating a common identity and faith that sets them apart from the other wise men H2445 of Babylon H895 with whom they were sentenced to perish Daniel 2:18.

Summary

In summary, H2269 is a focused term that defines a relationship built on shared faith and mutual peril. While appearing only three times, it is crucial for understanding the events in Daniel 2. It illustrates the biblical principle of believers turning to one another and to God in times of trial, establishing a fellowship that provides the foundation for divine deliverance.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

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Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Hebrew Old Testament, this word appears as a noun across 6 occurrences, inflected in 3 grammatical forms — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form. Select any form to read what each part of its name means, and to filter the occurrence list to it.

חַבְרוֹ
חָבֶר
חֶבֶר

Related Words

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

3 verses, all in Daniel — and none of the other 38 Old Testament books.

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, by grammatical form, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.