חֶבֶלchebelStrong's H2256

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

Derivation: or חֵבֶל; from חָבַל (H2254)