נָבַב

nâbab · /naw-bab'/

Number

H5014

Language

Hebrew

Original word

נָבַב

Transliteration

nâbab

Pronunciation

naw-bab'

KJV occurrences

4 verses

Definition

to pierce; to be hollow, or (figuratively) foolish

KJV: hollow, vain.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered נָבַב across 4 verses.

Hollow3×

vain1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Exodus2 verses

Exodus 27:8

Hollow with boards shalt thou make it: as it was shewed thee in the mount, so shall they make it. it was: Heb. he shewed

Exodus 38:7

And he put the staves into the rings on the sides of the altar, to bear it withal; he made the altar hollow with boards.

Job1 verse

Job 11:12

For vain man would be wise, though man be born like a wild ass's colt. vain: Heb. empty

Jeremiah1 verse

Jeremiah 52:21

And concerning the pillars, the height of one pillar was eighteen cubits; and a fillet of twelve cubits did compass it; and the thickness thereof was four fingers: it was hollow. fillet: Heb. thread

Topics that use this word

Altar of Burnt Offering, the Altars Bezaleel Nebuzar-Adan Pillar Pride Vanity Wicked, The, Are Compared To

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H5014 (nâbab) mean?

to pierce; to be hollow, or (figuratively) foolish

How many times does H5014 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H5014 (נָבַב) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Hollow.”

How is nâbab translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H5014 is rendered as “Hollow” (3×), “vain” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word נָבַב come from?

a primitive root;