The meaning of “נָבַב”
Understanding nâbab reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
hollow, vain. - to pierce - to be hollow, or (figuratively) foolish 1) (Qal) to hollow out 1a) hollowed (participle)
נָבַב
hollow, vain. - to pierce - to be hollow, or (figuratively) foolish 1) (Qal) to hollow out 1a) hollowed (participle)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 27:8 | “Hollow with boards shalt thou make it: as it was shewed thee in the mount, so shall they make it.” Word: נָבַב (nâbab) | |
| Exodus 38:7 | “And he put the staves into the rings on the sides of the altar, to bear it withal; he made the altar hollow with boards.” Word: נָבַב (nâbab) | |
| Job 11:12 | “For vain man would be wise, though man be born like a wild ass’s colt.” Word: נָבַב (nâbab) | |
| Jeremiah 52:21 | “And concerning the pillars, the height of one pillar was eighteen cubits; and a fillet of twelve cubits did compass it; and the thickness thereof was four fingers: it was hollow.” Word: נָבַב (nâbab) |