H892 בָּבָה

Strong's Hebrew Concordance · 1 KJV occurrence

בָּבָה

bâbâh · baw-baw'

Definition

something hollowed (as a gate), i.e. pupil of the eye

KJV Renderings

apple (of the eye).

Derivation / Etymology

feminine active participle of an unused root meaning to hollow out;

KJV Verses (1)

Zechariah 2:8For thus saith the LORD of hosts; After the glory hath he sent me unto the nations which spoiled you: for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye.