Extended Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (Brown-Driver-Briggs based)
to destroy
Usage: 1) to hurt, destroy 1a) (Pael) to hurt, destroy 1b) (Ithpael) to be destroyed
Strong's Number
H2255
Language
Hebrew
Linked Usages
6
Books
2
Strong's H2255 Quick Answer
Strong's H2255 חֲבַל (chabal) is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. chabal (khab-al') v. 1. to ruin [(Aramaic) corresponding to H2254] It has 6 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include destroyed, destroy, and hurt. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.
- Meaning
- chabal (khab-al') v. 1. to ruin [(Aramaic) corresponding to H2254]
- Usage
- 6 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- Old Testament
- Usage Words
- destroyed, destroy, and hurt
Meaning and Definition
chabal (khab-al') v. 1. to ruin [(Aramaic) corresponding to H2254] KJV: destroy, hurt. Root(s): H2254
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H2255. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's H2255 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render chabal, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
How Strong's H2255 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Old Testament with 6 linked usages.
- The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.
Strong's H2255 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's H2255 in the Old Testament
6 indexed usages in Old Testament.
And the God that hath caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and people, that shall put to their hand to alter and to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with speed.
And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.
And whereas the king saw a watcher and an holy one coming down from heaven, and saying, Hew the tree down, and destroy it; yet leave the stump of the roots thereof in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let his portion be with the beasts of the field, till seven times pass over him;
Usage Excerpts
First 6 linked usage excerpts for Strong's H2255.
And the God that hath caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and people, that shall put to their hand to alter and to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with speed.
And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.
And whereas the king saw a watcher and an holy one coming down from heaven, and saying, Hew the tree down, and destroy it; yet leave the stump of the roots thereof in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let his portion be with the beasts of the field, till seven times pass over him;
My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.
I make a decree, That in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: for he is the living God, and stedfast for ever, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed, and his dominion shall be even unto the end.
And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's H2255, grouped by book.
Ezra 1 usage, Old Testament
Daniel 5 usages, Old Testament
Strong's H2255 FAQ
What does chabal (חֲבַל) mean?
Chabal (Strong's H2255) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "destroy". chabal (khab-al') v. 1. to ruin [(Aramaic) corresponding to H2254]
How many times is chabal (חֲבַל) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 6 linked usages for Strong's H2255 across 2 books.
Where can I study chabal (חֲבַל) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H2255 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.
What English words translate chabal (חֲבַל)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as destroyed, destroy, and hurt. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.