Hebrew word
chebel
kheh'-bel
חֶבֶל
What it means
a rope, especially a measuring line
a rope (as twisted), especially a measuring line; by implication, a district or inheritance (as measured); or a noose (as of cords); figuratively, a company (as if tied together); also a throe (especially of parturition); also ruin
Where it comes from
or חֵבֶל; from châbal (חָבַל)