Strong's Lexicon mibneh: Structure, Building Original Word: מִבְנֶה Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּנָה (banah), meaning "to build." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3619 (οἰκοδομή, oikodomē) - meaning "building" or "edification." - G3624 (οἶκος, oikos) - meaning "house" or "household." Usage: The Hebrew word "mibneh" refers to a physical structure or building. It is used to describe architectural constructs, emphasizing the act of building or the result of construction. The term can be applied to various types of buildings, from simple dwellings to more complex structures like temples or fortifications. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, buildings were significant not only as places of residence or protection but also as symbols of cultural and religious identity. The construction of the Temple in Jerusalem, for example, was a central event in Israelite history, representing God's presence among His people. The act of building was often associated with divine blessing and human achievement, reflecting the community's values and priorities. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom banah Definition structure NASB Translation structure (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מִבְנֶה] noun masculine structure, construct כְּמִבְנֵהעִֿיר Ezekiel 40:2 like the structure of city. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance frame From banah; a building -- frame. see HEBREW banah Forms and Transliterations כְּמִבְנֵה־ כמבנה־ kə·miḇ·nêh- kəmiḇnêh- kemivnehLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezekiel 40:2 HEB: מְאֹ֔ד וְעָלָ֥יו כְּמִבְנֵה־ עִ֖יר מִנֶּֽגֶב׃ NAS: and on it to the south [there was] a structure like a city. KJV: mountain, by which [was] as the frame of a city INT: A very and a structure A city to the south 1 Occurrence |