בִּנְיָה
bin.yah
building
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "בִּנְיָה" (bin.yah) with Strong's number H1140 is defined as "building". Within the semantic domain of Construction & Crafts, this word likely refers to the act of constructing or assembling something, such as a physical structure or an edifice. Given its definition and semantic domain, the word "בִּנְיָה" would be used in contexts related to construction, architecture, or craftsmanship. Its significance lies in its representation of the physical creation or assembly of something, which could be a building, a monument, or even a work of art. The fact that this word occurs only once in the Bible suggests that it may be a specialized or technical term, used in a specific context to convey a particular idea or concept. Further analysis of the surrounding text would be necessary to fully understand its significance and usage in the biblical narrative.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text