Strong's Lexicon biah: Coming, entrance, entry Original Word: בְּאָה Word Origin: Derived from the root בּוֹא (bo), meaning "to come" or "to enter." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for the concept of entering is εἰσέρχομαι (eiserchomai), Strong's Greek #1525, which also means "to enter" or "to come into." Usage: The term "biah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote the act of coming or entering. It often refers to physical entry into a place or situation but can also have metaphorical implications, such as entering into a covenant or relationship. The word is used in contexts that emphasize the significance of the act of entering, whether it be into a land, a house, or a state of being. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of entering or coming into a place held significant importance. The act of entering was often associated with the fulfillment of promises, such as entering the Promised Land, or with the establishment of new relationships and covenants. The physical act of entering was seen as a precursor to the realization of God's promises and blessings. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom bo Definition an entrance, entry NASB Translation entrance (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בִּאָה noun feminine entrance, entry, בַּבִּאָה Ezekiel 8:5, i.e. of temple (but strike out B Co). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance entry From bow'; an entrance to a building -- entry. see HEBREW bow' Forms and Transliterations בַּבִּאָֽה׃ בבאה׃ bab·bi·’āh babbi’āh babbiAhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezekiel 8:5 HEB: הַקִּנְאָ֥ה הַזֶּ֖ה בַּבִּאָֽה׃ NAS: idol of jealousy at the entrance. KJV: this image of jealousy in the entry. INT: of jealousy this the entrance 1 Occurrence |
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