בָּבָה
ba.vah
apple
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "בָּבָה" (ba.vah) is a single occurrence in the Bible, with its defined meaning being "apple." This word's limited presence in the biblical text restricts its range of usage, making it difficult to establish a pattern or common theme. Given its single instance, the significance of "בָּבָה" cannot be overstated as a recurring motif or literary device in the Bible. However, its literal meaning remains a specific type of fruit. Despite the brevity of its appearance, this word holds a tangible connection to the natural world, emphasizing the importance of everyday objects in the biblical narrative.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text