נָבַב (nâbab) — Hollow

Hebrew word study: נָבַב (nâbab), Strong's H5014. to pierce; to be hollow, or (figuratively) foolish

HebrewStrong's H5014
Quick definition
Hebrew word
נָבַב (nâbab)
Pronounced: naw-bab'

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

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

Word study
Derivation: a primitive root;

KJV translation words: hollow, vain.

Where this word appears

Strong's H5014 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Exodus 27:8 and last appears in Jeremiah 52:21.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

hollow ×2hollow of ×2

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

נְבוּב ×2נָבוּב ×2

Books where it appears most

Exodus ×2Job ×1Jeremiah ×1

Verses (all 4)

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does nâbab (H5014) mean?

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

How is H5014 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H5014 as: hollow, vain..

How often does נָבַב (nâbab) appear?

Strong's H5014 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Exodus 27:8 and last appears in Jeremiah 52:21.