Bâbâh — H892

Definition

feminine noun

something hollowed (as a gate), i.e. pupil of the eye

1. the apple (pupil) of the eye

Usually translated as

apple

Origin

feminine active participle of an unused root meaning to hollow out

Occurrences

Bâbâh occurs 1 time in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Zechariah (1)

• Zechariah 2:8 — For thus saith the LORD of hosts; After the glory hath he sent me unto the nations which spoiled you: for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple (בְּבָבַ֥ת) of his eye.