◄ 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: Baca Meaning: Baca is a proper noun referring to a specific location, often translated as "Valley of Baca" or "Valley of Weeping." Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root בָּכָה (bākāh), meaning "to weep." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew term בָּכָא (Baca), as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun without a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament texts. Usage: The term "Baca" is used in the context of a geographical location mentioned in the Psalms, specifically in Psalm 84:6. It is often interpreted metaphorically to describe a place of hardship or sorrow that pilgrims pass through on their way to a place of worship. Context: The Valley of Baca is mentioned in Psalm 84:6, which states, "As they pass through the Valley of Baca, they make it a place of springs; even the autumn rain covers it with pools." The term "Baca" is traditionally understood to mean "weeping," suggesting a dry or arid place that evokes tears. The valley is symbolic of the trials and difficulties faced by those on a spiritual journey. Despite its desolate nature, the valley is transformed into a place of blessing and refreshment by the faith and perseverance of the pilgrims. The imagery of turning a barren valley into a place of springs highlights the transformative power of faith and the hope of divine provision. The exact geographical location of the Valley of Baca is not known, and it is often considered metaphorical rather than a specific physical location. 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.