Lexicon
בִּנְיָן
bin.yan
H1146
H:N-M Hebrew

building

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Hebrew
Language

bin.yan denotes a constructed structure considered as a measurable unit, including its walls, length, and position within the court complex.

The attested use denotes a constructed structure viewed architecturally: it is measured for width, height, and length, and it can be identified by its wall, galleries, and position facing another area.

Senses in use

  1. A measured architectural structure · dominant

    In Ezekiel 40:5 the singular absolute noun occurs where the man measures the structure's width and height. Ezekiel 41:12 and Ezekiel 41:15 describe its wall, length, galleries, and dimensions, while Ezekiel 42:1, Ezekiel 42:5, and Ezekiel 42:10 locate chambers or court areas in relation to it.

In the Anselm Project Bible: Across the supplied verses, the APB consistently presents the relevant structure as “building,” including references to its measurements, wall, galleries, and location. These renderings confirm the architectural context rather than establish a finer distinction.

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Across Scripture