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בָּבָה H892

H892 is the Hebrew word בָּבָה, transliterated bâbâh and said baw-baw'. The King James Version most often renders it apple.

Word: בָּבָהTransliteration: bâbâhSaid: baw-baw'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

something hollowed (as a gate), i.e. pupil of the eye.

Where it comes from

feminine active participle of an unused root meaning to hollow out.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

apple 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: apple (of the eye).

Verses using בָּבָה

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Zechariah 2:8 · KJV

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.

Common questions

What does Strong's H892 mean?

H892 is the Hebrew word בָּבָה (bâbâh), meaning something hollowed (as a gate), i.e. pupil of the eye.

How is H892 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it apple (1 time).

How many times does H892 appear in the Bible?

בָּבָה (bâbâh) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H892 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: feminine active participle of an unused root meaning to hollow out.

Nearby entries

H889 · בְּאֹשׁ — a stench H890 · בׇּאְשָׁה — stink-weed or any other noxious or useless plant H891 · בְּאֻשִׁים — poison-berries H893 · בֵּבַי — Bebai, an Israelite H894 · בָּבֶל — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia…H895 · בַּבֶל — {Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia…

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