◄ 1057. baka ►
Strong's Lexicon baka: To weep, to cry, to lament Original Word: בָּכָא Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: baka' Pronunciation: baw-KAH Phonetic Spelling: (baw-kaw') Definition: the weeping tree Meaning: The term "Baka'" refers to a type of tree known as the "weeping tree." It is associated with the imagery of weeping or lamentation, likely due to the tree's appearance or the sound of its leaves. Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּכָה (bākāh), meaning "to weep." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the Hebrew בָּכָא in the Strong's Concordance. However, the concept of weeping or lamentation can be found in Greek terms such as κλαίω (klaió • Strong's Greek 2799), which means "to weep" or "to lament." Usage: The word בָּכָא is used in the context of a specific location known as the "Valley of Baka," which is mentioned in the Psalms. This valley is symbolically associated with a place of weeping or hardship that is transformed into a place of blessing. Context: The term בָּכָא appears in the Hebrew Bible in the context of the "Valley of Baka," specifically in Psalm 84:6. The Berean Standard Bible translates this verse as: "As they pass through the Valley of Baka, they make it a place of springs; even the autumn rain covers it with pools." The Valley of Baka is often interpreted as a metaphorical place of sorrow or trial that pilgrims pass through on their way to worship at the temple in Jerusalem. The transformation of this valley into a place of springs signifies the blessings and refreshment that come from God, even in times of difficulty. The imagery of the "weeping tree" may evoke the idea of tears being turned into sources of life and renewal. The exact identification of the "weeping tree" is uncertain, but it is thought to be a type of balsam tree, known for its resin that can appear as tears. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from the same as Baka Definition balsam tree NASB Translation balsam trees (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs בָּכָא noun [masculine] balsam-tree (see Arabic DozyZMG 1869, 188 but LöwNo. 47; according to TA like , an eruca, compare Lane under the word; perhaps compare give little milk, of camel, i.e. drop, drip); plural בְּכָאִים 2 Samuel 5:23,24 = 1 Chronicles 14:14,15; singular in עֵמֶק הַבָּכָא Psalm 84:7 balsam-vale, compare De Che. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance mulberry tree The same as Baka'; the weeping tree (some gum- distilling tree, perhaps the balsam) -- mulberry tree. see HEBREW Baka' Forms and Transliterations בְּכָאִֽים׃ בכאים׃ הַבְּכָאִ֔ים הַבְּכָאִ֖ים הַבְּכָאִֽים׃ הבכאים הבכאים׃ bə·ḵā·’îm bechaIm bəḵā’îm hab·bə·ḵā·’îm habbechaIm habbəḵā’îm Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 5:23 HEB: לָהֶ֖ם מִמּ֥וּל בְּכָאִֽים׃ NAS: at them in front of the balsam trees. KJV: upon them over against the mulberry trees. INT: and come front of the balsam 2 Samuel 5:24 HEB: צְעָדָ֛ה בְּרָאשֵׁ֥י הַבְּכָאִ֖ים אָ֣ז תֶּחֱרָ֑ץ NAS: in the tops of the balsam trees, then KJV: in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt bestir INT: of marching the tops of the balsam then shall act 1 Chronicles 14:14 HEB: לָהֶ֖ם מִמּ֥וּל הַבְּכָאִֽים׃ NAS: at them in front of the balsam trees. KJV: upon them over against the mulberry trees. INT: in front of the balsam 1 Chronicles 14:15 HEB: הַצְּעָדָה֙ בְּרָאשֵׁ֣י הַבְּכָאִ֔ים אָ֖ז תֵּצֵ֣א NAS: in the tops of the balsam trees, then KJV: in the tops of the mulberry trees, [that] then thou shalt go out INT: of marching the tops of the balsam then shall go 4 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 1057 4 Occurrences bə·ḵā·’îm — 1 Occ. hab·bə·ḵā·’îm — 3 Occ.