Word Study

The meaning of זַבַּי

Understanding Zabbay reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H2079
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

זַבַּי

Phoneticzab-bah'-ee
TransliterationZabbay
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

probably by orthographical error for זַכַּי Zabbai. - § Zabbai = "pure" - Zabbai (or Zaccai), an Israelite 1) a descendant of Bebai who took a foreign wife in the days of Ezra 2) father of Baruch, who assisted Nehemiah in rebuilding the city wall

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Nehemiah 3:20

After him Baruch the son of Zabbai earnestly repaired the other piece, from the turning of the wall unto the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
1x
Most Frequent Book
Nehemiah
Book Distribution
Nehemiah1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'זַבַּי' deepen your understanding of Nehemiah 3:20?