Hebrew · H1129, H1004 · unreviewed

בָּנָה / בַּיִת

To build (literally and figuratively) · a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

These lexicon entries are being actively developed. If you notice missing content, incorrect definitions, or have suggestions, we'd love to hear from you. Share a note on our Connect page and include a screenshot if helpful.

Words in this compound — expand to study each participant

בָּנָה H1129 to build (literally and figuratively)

Pronunciation banah

Builds structures and dynasties alike; fundamental act of creation and establishment in covenant history

Open lexicon entry →

בַּיִת H1004 a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

Pronunciation bêt YHWH

Physical dwelling expands to household, dynasty, and temple—the building contains and constitutes the family unit itself.

Open lexicon entry →

What does בָּנָה / בַּיִת (bānāh / bayit) mean in the Bible?

בָּנָה · בַּיִת is a Hebrew word meaning "to build; house, household, dwelling".

Full entry for בָּנָה / בַּיִת (H1129, H1004) · Browse the biblical lexicon

Meaning

to build; house, household, dwelling

Grammatical Forms

How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.

Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense 145×

Perfect 1Chr 5:36 · 1Chr 8:12 · 1Kgs 6:2 · 1Kgs 7:1 · 1Kgs 9:10 · 1Kgs 9:24 · 1Kgs 9:25 · 1Kgs 10:4 · 1Kgs 11:27 · 1Kgs 15:22 · 1Kgs 15:23 · 1Kgs 16:24 · 1Kgs 16:32 · 1Kgs 16:34 · 1Kgs 22:39 · 2Chr 8:1 77×

Imperfect 1Chr 17:10 · 1Chr 17:12 · 1Chr 22:10 · 1Chr 28:6 · 1Kgs 5:19 · 1Kgs 8:19 · 1Kgs 11:7 · 2Chr 2:11 · 2Chr 6:9 · 2Sam 7:13 · Deut 25:9 · Isa 45:13 · Josh 8:30 · Ps 127:1 · Zech 6:13 · 1Chr 17:4 40×

Participle active 1Kgs 5:32 · 1Kgs 6:12 · 2Chr 2:3 · 2Chr 2:4 · 2Chr 2:8 · Ezek 13:10 · Ezra 4:1 · Gen 4:17 · Hab 2:12 · Jer 22:13 · Mic 3:10 · Neh 3:33 · Neh 3:35 · Neh 6:6 · Ps 147:2 15×

Sequential imperfect 1Kgs 2:36 · Num 23:1 · Num 23:29 · Jer 29:5 · Jer 29:28 · Num 32:24 6×

Infinitive construct 1Chr 6:17 · Ezek 11:3 · Jer 35:9 3×

Participle passive Neh 7:4 · Song 4:4 2×

Infinitive absolute 1Kgs 8:13 1×

Cohortative Gen 11:4 1×

Niphal passive or reflexive — the subject receives or experiences the action 18×

Imperfect Isa 25:2 · Job 12:14 · Prov 24:3 · Ps 89:3 · Zech 1:16 · Deut 13:17 · Ezek 26:14 · Isa 44:28 · Ezek 36:10 · Isa 44:26 · Gen 16:2 · Job 22:23 12×

Perfect 1Kgs 3:2 · 1Kgs 6:7 · Neh 7:1 · Num 13:22 · Mal 3:15 5×

Jussive Num 21:27 1×

Cross-Language Connections

Greek words that correspond to or develop the meaning of this Hebrew word in the New Testament.

G962 LXX equivalent Greek

G964 LXX equivalent Greek

Βηθσαϊδά Bēthsaïdá G966 LXX equivalent Greek

fishing-house; Bethsaida, a place in Palestine

Βηθφαγή Bēthphagḗ G967 LXX equivalent Greek

fig-house; Beth-phage, a place in Palestine

Sources

MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain