Lexicon Zabbay: Zabbay Original Word: זַבַּי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Zabbai Probably by orthographical error for Zakkay; Zabbai (or Zaccai), an Israelite -- Zabbai. see HEBREW Zakkay NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as zebub Definition an Isr. NASB Translation Zabbai (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs זַבַּי proper name, masculine (Palmyrene זבי VogNo. 28 (but this perhaps = loricatus, compare ![]() Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root זָבַה (zavah), which means "to flow" or "to gush."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name Zabbai, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew context and does not have a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament texts. Usage: Zabbai is used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It appears in the context of genealogical records and lists of returnees from the Babylonian exile. Context: Zabbai is a name found in the post-exilic period of Israel's history. It is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah, specifically in Nehemiah 3:20, where Zabbai is identified as the father of Baruch. Baruch, the son of Zabbai, is noted for his diligent work in repairing a section of the wall of Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah's leadership. This mention places Zabbai within the context of the rebuilding efforts following the return from Babylonian captivity, highlighting the role of his family in the restoration of Jerusalem. The name Zabbai, meaning "pure" or "flowing," may reflect a characteristic or aspiration associated with the individual or his lineage. Forms and Transliterations זַבַּ֥י זַכַּ֖י זבי זכי zab·bay zabBai zabbay zak·kay zakKai zakkayLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 10:28 HEB: יְהוֹחָנָ֥ן חֲנַנְיָ֖ה זַבַּ֥י עַתְלָֽי׃ ס NAS: Hananiah, Zabbai [and] Athlai; INT: Jehohanan Hananiah Zabbai Athlai Nehemiah 3:20 2 Occurrences |