Original Word: בִּנְיָן
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: binyan
Pronunciation: bin-YAHN
Phonetic Spelling: (bin-yawn')
Definition: Building, structure, edifice
Meaning: an edifice

building

From banah; an edifice -- building.

see HEBREW banah

Word Origin
from banah
Definition
a structure
NASB Translation
building (6).

בִּנְיָן noun masculine structure (loan-word = image u%navailable according to Lag^{BN 205}) applied

a. to enclosing wall of Ezekiel's temple Ezekiel 40:5;

b. to rear-building of same Ezekiel 41:12 (twice in verse); Ezekiel 41:15, but read probably בִּנְיָה q. v.; so Sm Co;

c. apparently to whole temple Ezekiel 42:1,10 (Co reads הבית); compare Ezekiel 42:5 (strike out Co); — Sm refers Ezekiel 42:1 to enclosing wall, see

a.

Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּנָה (banah), which means "to build."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G1292 (διασπορά, diaspora), which refers to the dispersion or scattering, particularly of the Jewish people. While not a direct translation of בִּנְיָן (binyan), the concept of diaspora involves the idea of building and establishing communities in new locations, reflecting a similar theme of construction and establishment in a broader, more abstract sense.

Usage: The term בִּנְיָן (binyan) is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to physical structures or buildings. It is often associated with the construction or the act of building, emphasizing the result of such activities.

Context: בִּנְיָן (binyan) appears in the Hebrew Bible to denote a constructed edifice or building. The term is closely related to the concept of building and construction, both in a literal and metaphorical sense. In the context of the ancient Near East, buildings were significant not only as physical structures but also as symbols of stability, permanence, and human achievement. The act of building was often seen as a reflection of divine order and creativity, mirroring the creation of the world itself.

In the biblical narrative, buildings such as the Temple in Jerusalem hold profound religious and cultural significance. They serve as places of worship, community gathering, and divine presence. The construction of such edifices is often described with great detail, underscoring their importance in the life of the Israelite community.

The concept of בִּנְיָן (binyan) extends beyond mere physical structures to include the idea of establishing or building up communities, families, and even nations. This broader understanding highlights the interconnectedness of physical and social structures in biblical thought.

בִּנְיָֽן׃ בנין׃ הַ֠בִּנְיָן הַבִּנְיָ֖ן הַבִּנְיָ֛ן הַבִּנְיָן֙ הבנין וְהַבִּנְיָ֡ן והבנין bin·yān binYan binyān hab·bin·yān habbinYan habbinyān Habbinyon vehabbinYan wə·hab·bin·yān wəhabbinyānInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts