H1129 בָּנָה bânâh → Root

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Root of the בנה family (24 members).

To build, to construct, especially in relation to physical structures or settlements; by extension, to establish or found (such as a house, dynasty, city, or altar). Figuratively, to establish or produce offspring, particularly sons (with emphasis on founding a family line or household). The word can also denote repairing or restoring what has been broken or ruined, as well as setting up, making ready, or preparing something for use. The notion of building is often employed idiomatically in relational or social contexts, such as 'building a house' referring to establishing a household or lineage.

Etymology Root בנה, meaning 'to build.' The verb בָּנָה derives directly from this root, embodying the core concept of constructing or erecting something material or institutional. The root is productive in forming related nouns (בֵּן 'son', בַּיִת 'house', בִּנְיָן 'structure').
Language Word Meaning Segmentation Root
Bemba panga to make, to construct, to build
Chokwe bonga to arrange, to put in order -bong-
Kikongo bonga to make ready, put in order, repair -bong-
Kikuyu kũbonga to set in order, to put right -bong-
Kimbundu bonga to correct, to put right, to mend -bong-
Lingala bonga to repair, to set in order, to make ready bong
Lunda bonga to repair, to set right -bong-
Luvale bonga to straighten, to put right, to repair -bong-
Ndebele akha to build, construct -akha
Umbundu bonga to correct, to repair, to arrange -bong-
Xhosa akha to build, construct -akha
Zulu akha to build, construct akh

Family members (23)

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  • H1004 בַּיִת Bayit unset

    A physical structure used for human habitation (house, dwelling), an architectural building, or a shelter. By extension,

  • H1005 בַּיִת bayith unset

    A structure or dwelling place for humans or animals; by extension, a household or family unit (often multigenerational);

  • H1121 בֵּן Ben unset

    Male child, son; by extension, a male descendant, member of a group, or bearer of a particular quality. The primary lexi

  • H1122 בֵּן Ben unset

    Proper noun: 'Ben.' Personal name meaning 'son.' Used as a standalone name and also as a name element in patronymics (e.

  • H1123 בֵּן bên unset

    Male offspring; in a broad sense, a descendant, member, or affiliate of a family, group, or category. Used both literall

  • H1124 בְּנָא bᵉnâʼ unset

    To build or construct, especially in reference to physical structures such as buildings, cities, or altars; by extension

  • H1131 בִּנּוּי Binuy unset

    Binnûwy is a proper masculine Israelite personal name, primarily denoting individuals listed among post-exilic returnees

  • H1137 בָּנִי Bani unset

    A personal name meaning 'Bani', likely derived from a root conveying 'built' or 'made'. Used as the proper name of sever

  • H1138 בֻּנִּי Buni unset

    Bunnîy (בֻּנִּי or fuller form בּוּנִי) — a masculine personal name meaning 'built' or 'constructed,' designating at lea

  • H1140 בִּנְיָה binyâh unset

    A constructed edifice or structure, typically referring to a building or architectural work. In contextual usage, can al

  • H1141 בְּנָיָה Benayah unset

    A personal name meaning 'Yahweh has built' or 'Yahweh has established.' Used for multiple individuals in the Hebrew Bibl

  • H1146 בִּנְיָן binyân unset

    A constructed structure or edifice, such as a building, house, or other substantial architectural work. The term general

  • H1147 בִּנְיָן binyân unset

    A constructed structure or edifice; refers to a building, often in a physical and architectural sense. Used to denote an

  • H1323 בַּת Bat unset

    Female offspring; a daughter, a female descendant. More broadly, a female member of a family, community, or group; can b

  • H2995 יַבְנְאֵל Yaveneel unset

    A proper noun designating two distinct settlements in the Hebrew Bible, specifically referencing cities with the meaning

  • H2996 יַבְנֶה Yaveneh unset

    Yabneh, a proper noun referring to a coastal city in the southern region of ancient Canaan, later significant in Israeli

  • H2997 יִבְנְיָה Yiveneyah unset

    Proper noun, personal name: Yibneyah — theophoric name meaning 'Yah has built' or 'Yahweh builds.' Used to identify an I

  • H2998 יִבְנִיָּה Yiveniyah unset

    Yibnîyâh is a proper personal name meaning 'Yah(weh) builds' or 'Yah(weh) has built.' The name is indicative of the Isra

  • H4011 מִבְנֶה mibneh unset

    Physical structure or edifice; the constructed framework or arrangement of something built, whether as an individual bui

  • H4012 מְבֻנַּי Mevunay unset

    A personal name meaning 'built up' or 'constructed,' derived from the idea of being established or built. Used as the na

  • H68 אֶבֶן ʼeben unset

    A solid piece of mineral matter, 'stone' in a physical or symbolic sense. Commonly refers to naturally occurring stones

  • H8401 תֶּבֶן teben unset

    Plant residue left after harvesting cereal grains, specifically the stalks (straw) separated from grain heads during thr

  • H8403 תַּבְנִית tabnîyth unset

    Physical or conceptual pattern, form, or model; refers both to material structures (such as building plans or blueprints

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