חֹבֶ֫רֶת (cho.ve.ret)
cho.ve.ret
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H:N-FQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 3 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- H:N-F
Word Overview
The noun choberet refers to something that joins or is joined together. In the Hebrew Bible, it describes a physical connection, specifically the curtains that formed the structure of the tabernacle. These were not merely decorative hangings but functional pieces designed to link with one another, creating a unified shelter for the sanctuary.
This word appears only three times in Scripture, all within the detailed instructions for building the tabernacle in Exodus (26:3, 6, 9). The text uses choberet to describe how the linen curtains were fastened together with loops and clasps. This usage highlights a practical aspect of ancient craftsmanship: individual elements must be securely connected to serve their purpose as a whole.
The root of choberet relates to binding or tying, emphasizing the act of joining. By focusing on these connecting pieces, the biblical text underscores the importance of unity and order in worship spaces. The curtains were not standalone items but part of an integrated system, reflecting a design where every component contributed to the stability and completeness of the structure.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word choberet describes the loops and clasps that held the tabernacle curtains together. These small details were essential for creating a unified shelter. They remind us that our lives are often strengthened by the connections we make with others.
When individual pieces are securely joined, they form something stable and complete. This image encourages us to value community and cooperation in our daily walk. Just as the tabernacle required careful assembly, our relationships benefit from intentional effort and mutual support.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 3 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- the/ joined set2×
- in the/ joined set2×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- הַ/חֹבֶ֖רֶת2×
- בַּ/חֹבָ֑רֶת2×
Key Verses
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Exodus 26:4
You shall make loops of blue on the edge of the one curtain from the edge in the coupling, and you shall do likewise on the edge of the curtain that is outermost in the second coupling.
This verse introduces the specific design of the loops that would later hold the tabernacle structure together.
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Exodus 26:10
You shall make fifty loops on the edge of the one curtain that is outermost in the coupling, and fifty loops on the edge of the curtain which is outermost in the second coupling.
The repetition of fifty loops emphasizes the consistent and reliable nature of these connecting elements.
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Exodus 36:17
He made fifty loops on the edge of the curtain that was outermost in the coupling, and he made fifty loops on the edge of the curtain which was outermost in the second coupling.
This account shows the actual execution of the design, confirming that the connections were made exactly as instructed.
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Every Occurrence (3 verses across 1 books)
Exodus 3 verses
You shall make loops of blue on the edge of the one curtain from the edge in the coupling, and you shall do likewise on…
Exodus 26:10You shall make fifty loops on the edge of the one curtain that is outermost in the coupling, and fifty loops on the…
Exodus 36:17He made fifty loops on the edge of the curtain that was outermost in the coupling, and he made fifty loops on the edge…