Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “בַּוַּי”
Understanding Bavvay reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
probably of Persian origin Bavai. - § Bavai = "my goings" - Bavvai, an Israelite 1) a rebuilder of Jerusalem's walls in ...
H942
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
בַּוַּי
Phoneticbav-vah'ee
TransliterationBavvay
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
probably of Persian origin Bavai. - § Bavai = "my goings" - Bavvai, an Israelite 1) a rebuilder of Jerusalem's walls in Nehemiah's time
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Nehemiah 3:18 | “After him repaired their brethren, Bavai the son of Henadad, the ruler of the half part of Keilah.” Word: בַּוַּי (Bavvay) |