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H1150

בִּנְעָא

Binʻâʼ /bin-aw'/ Ask about this word
Rootor בִּנְעָה · of uncertain derivation
MeaningBina or Binah, an Israelite
KJV usageBinea, Bineah.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of Binʻâʼ — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Hebrew word Binʻâʼ, represented by H1150, is a proper name for an Israelite. Its derivation is uncertain, and it is translated as Binea or Bineah. It appears 2 times across 2 unique verses in the Bible.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

The name H1150 is found exclusively within the genealogical lists of 1 Chronicles. In both occurrences, Binʻâʼ is documented as the son of Moza. The record then continues by naming his son and subsequent descendants. His inclusion in these parallel passages serves to establish a specific and verifiable ancestral line within the biblical record (1 Chronicles 8:37, 1 Chronicles 9:43).

Related Words & Concepts

Several related words provide the genealogical framework for Binʻâʼ:

  • H4162 Môwtsâʼ (Moza): The name of an Israelite who is identified as the father of Binea 1 Chronicles 8:37.
  • H3205 yâlad (to bear young; causatively, to beget): This primitive root describes the act of procreation that establishes the direct lineage, stating that Moza "begat" Binea 1 Chronicles 9:43.
  • H1121 bên (a son): This word defines the relationship of the subsequent generations to Binea, identifying Rephaiah (or Rapha), Eleasah, and Azel as his descendants 1 Chronicles 8:37.

Theological Significance

The significance of H1150 is rooted in its function within biblical genealogy, which was vital for establishing identity and heritage.

  • Genealogical Link: Binʻâʼ serves as a named connector, cementing the lineage from his father Moza H4162 to his son, who is called Rapha H7498 in one account and Rephaiah H7509 in a parallel one (1 Chronicles 8:37, 1 Chronicles 9:43).
  • Preservation of Lineage: His inclusion in 1 Chronicles demonstrates the importance of maintaining detailed family records, ensuring that individual and tribal histories were preserved for future generations.
  • Continuity of Family: The verses center Binʻâʼ as a key figure linking past and future generations, connecting his father Moza to a line that continues through Eleasah H501 and Azel H682.

Summary

In summary, Binʻâʼ H1150 is a proper name whose importance lies in its specific role within Israel's ancestral records. While not a word with layered theological meaning, its presence in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles is essential for documenting a specific family line. This highlights the scriptural value placed on heritage, identity, and the continuity of God's people through named individuals.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Hebrew Old Testament, this word appears as a noun across 2 occurrences, inflected in 1 grammatical form — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form. Select any form to read what each part of its name means, and to filter the occurrence list to it.

  • בִּנְעָא

Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

H4162 מוֹצָא the same as מוֹצָא; Motsa, the name of two Israelites; Moza. H3205 יָלַד a primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage; bea H1121 בֵּן from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, inclu H7498 רָפָא or רָפָה; probably the same as רָפָא; giant; Rapha or Raphah, the name of two Israelites; Rapha. H7509 רְפָיָה from רָפָא and יָהּ; Jah has cured; Rephajah, the name of five Israelites; Rephaiah. H501 אֶלְעָשָׂה from אֵל and עָשָׂה; God has made; Elasah, the name of four Israelites; Elasah, Eleasah.

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

2 verses, all in 1 Chronicles — and none of the other 38 Old Testament books.

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, by grammatical form, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.