◄ 1056. Baka ►
Strong's Lexicon Baka: Baka, Valley of Baka Original Word: בָּכָא Part of Speech: Proper Name Location Transliteration: Baka' Pronunciation: bah-KAH Phonetic Spelling: (baw-kaw') Definition: Baka, Valley of Baka Meaning: Baca Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root בָּכָה (bakhah), meaning "to weep" or "to lament." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Baka," but the concept of passing through trials and receiving divine comfort can be related to Greek terms such as θλίψις (thlipsis, Strong's G2347), meaning "tribulation" or "affliction." Usage: The term "Baka" refers to a specific valley mentioned in the Bible, often translated as the "Valley of Weeping" or "Valley of Balsam Trees." It is used metaphorically to describe a place of hardship or trial that believers pass through on their spiritual journey. Cultural and Historical Background: The Valley of Baka is traditionally understood to be a dry, arid region that pilgrims would traverse on their way to Jerusalem. The name "Baka" is associated with the balsam tree, which thrives in dry conditions and is known for its resin, often used for healing purposes. The valley symbolizes the trials and tribulations faced by the faithful, yet it is also a place where God's provision and strength are experienced. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of uncertain derivation Definition a valley in Pal. NASB Translation Baca (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Baca From bakah, weeping; Baca, a valley in Palestine -- Baca. see HEBREW bakah Forms and Transliterations הַ֭בָּכָא הבכא hab·bā·ḵā Habbacha habbāḵā Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Psalm 84:6 HEB: עֹבְרֵ֤י ׀ בְּעֵ֣מֶק הַ֭בָּכָא מַעְיָ֣ן יְשִׁית֑וּהוּ NAS: through the valley of Baca they make KJV: through the valley of Baca make INT: Passing the valley of Baca A spring make 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 1056 1 Occurrence hab·bā·ḵā — 1 Occ.