בָּבָה

hebrewOld TestamentNoun · feminine1 occurrence1 book1 verse

Definition

feminine active participle of an unused root meaning to hollow out; something hollowed (as a gate), i.e. pupil of the eye
Traditional renderings: apple (of the eye).

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

1 total
  1. Zechariah 2:8בְּבָבַ֥ת · the apple
    For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “After His Glory has sent Me against the nations that have plundered you—for whoever touches you touches the apple of His eye—