noun masculine^{Song of Solomon 8:13} united, associate, companion — ׳ח absolute Proverbs 28:24; Psalm 119:68; suffix חֲבֵרוֺ Ecclesiastes 4:10 (+ 3 t. Ezekiel Kt; Qr חבריו see below); plural חֲבֵרִים Judges 20:11; Songs 8:13 construct חַבְרֵי Isaiah 1:23; suffix חֲבֵרֶ֑ךָ Psalm 45:8, חֲבֵרֶ֑יךָ Songs 1:7; חֲבֵרָיו Isaiah 44:11 3t.; Ezekiel Qr; —

1 adjective united כְּאִישׁ אֶחָד חֲבֵרִים Judges 20:11 knit together as one man (AV RV).

2. n. associate, fellow:

a. of children (tribes) of Israel assoc. with Judah as head Ezekiel 37:16; id. associated with Joseph (Ehpraimitic source) as head Ezekiel 37:16; Ezekiel 37:19 (in all these read Qr חֲבֵרָיו).

b. of like rank Psalm 45:8

c. of like calling Songs 1:7.

d. worshippers (associates, belonging to the society or guild) of idols Isaiah 44:11 (see Che; > others priests, Geig^{umschr. 121 493} SS, compare חֶבֶר Hosea 6:9; Du reads חֲבָרִים enchantments).

e. in General Songs 8:13.

f. implying likeness of character Isaiah 1:23; Proverbs 28:24; Psalm 119:63.

3 companion at a particular time Ecclesiastes 4:10.