Lexicon
חֲבֹלָה
cha.vo.lah
H2258B
H:N-M Hebrew

pledge

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cha.vo.lah denotes an item restored to a debtor within conduct marked by non-oppression and generosity.

The attested use denotes an item restored to a debtor: in Ezekiel 18:7 it stands in the clause about restoring such an item alongside refraining from oppression and robbery and providing for those in need.

Senses in use

  1. Item restored to a debtor · dominant

    In Ezekiel 18:7, the feminine singular construct form occurs in the clause concerning restoration to a debtor. The APB renders the clause “restores a pledge to the debtor,” within a sequence describing conduct that does not oppress or rob and that gives food and clothing to those in need.

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Ezekiel 18:7, the APB presents the clause as “restores a pledge to the debtor.” This rendering confirms the clause's setting rather than isolating every feature of the Hebrew noun.

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