H1327 בַּתָּה battâh → Root
1 languageRoot of the בתה family (1 member).
Noun denoting a state of devastation or ruin, particularly of land or settlements having been laid waste. Refers to places that have been rendered uninhabited or in a ruined condition, typically as the result of conquest, disaster, or abandonment.
Etymology
Root/Etymology: Uncertain. Traditionally derived from an unused root possibly meaning 'to break apart' or 'to demolish,' though direct evidence for such a root in Hebrew is lacking. The form is grammatically feminine and parallels similar formations for land and habitation terms.
| Language | Word | Meaning | Segmentation | Root |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shona | bata | to damage, spoil, destroy | bat |