Strong’s H1129

בָּנָה

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

banah

Pronunciation

bah-NAH

Definition

To build, construct, establish

Meaning

to build

Usage

The Hebrew verb "banah" primarily means "to build" or "to construct." It is used in the context of constructing physical structures such as houses, altars, and cities. Additionally, it can be used metaphorically to describe the establishment or development of a family, dynasty, or nation. The term conveys the idea of creating something stable and enduring.

Bible references

Genesis 2:22;Genesis 4:17;Genesis 8:20;Genesis 10:11;Genesis 11:4;Genesis 11:5;Genesis 11:8;Genesis 12:7;Genesis 12:8;Genesis 13:18;Genesis 16:2;Genesis 22:9;Genesis 26:25;Genesis 30:3;Genesis 33:17;Genesis 35:7;Exodus 1:11;Exodus 17:15;Exodus 20:25;Exodus 24:4;Exodus 32:5;Numbers 13:22;Numbers 21:27;Numbers 23:1;Numbers 23:14