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חֲבֶרֶת H2278

H2278 is the Hebrew word חֲבֶרֶת, transliterated chăbereth and said khab-eh'-reth. The King James Version most often renders it yet is she thy companion.

Word: חֲבֶרֶתTransliteration: chăberethSaid: khab-eh'-rethLanguage: HebrewIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

a consort.

Where it comes from

feminine of H2270 (חָבֵר).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

yet is she thy companion 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: companion.

Verses using חֲבֶרֶת

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Malachi 2:14 · KJV

Yet ye say, Wherefore? Because the LORD hath been witness between thee and the wife of thy youth, against whom thou hast dealt treacherously: yet is she thy companion, and the wife of thy covenant.

Common questions

What does Strong's H2278 mean?

H2278 is the Hebrew word חֲבֶרֶת (chăbereth), meaning a consort.

How is H2278 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it yet is she thy companion (1 time).

How many times does H2278 appear in the Bible?

חֲבֶרֶת (chăbereth) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H2278 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: feminine of H2270 (חָבֵר).

Nearby entries

H2275 · חֶבְרוֹן — Chebron, a place in Palestine, also the…H2276 · חֶבְרוֹנִי — Chebronite (collectively), an inhabitant of Chebron H2277 · חֶבְרִי — a Chebrite (collectively) or descendants of Cheber H2279 · חֹבֶרֶת — a joint H2280 · חָבַשׁ — to wrap firmly (especially a turban…H2281 · חָבֵת — something fried, probably a griddle-cake

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