Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “בָּבָה”
Understanding bâbâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
feminine active participle of an unused root meaning to hollow out apple (of the eye). - something hollowed (as a gate),...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
בָּבָה
Phoneticbaw-baw'
Transliterationbâbâh
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
feminine active participle of an unused root meaning to hollow out apple (of the eye). - something hollowed (as a gate), i.e. pupil of the eye 1) the apple (pupil) of the eye
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Zechariah 2:8 | “For thus saith the Lord of hosts; After the glory hath he sent me unto the nations which spoiled you: for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye.” Word: בָּבָה (bâbâh) |