בָּקַע

Strong's H1234

bâqaʻ

/baw-kah'/

to cleave; generally, to rend, break, rip or open

Quick Facts

Strong's Number
H1234
Hebrew
בָּקַע
Transliteration
bâqaʻ
Pronunciation
/baw-kah'/
KJV Translations
15 distinct renderings
Language
Biblical Hebrew

Definition & Etymology

Full Definition

to cleave; generally, to rend, break, rip or open

Derivation

a primitive root;

KJV Translation Breakdown

This Hebrew word is translated as the following in the King James Version:

make a breachbreak forth (intooutin piecesthroughup)be ready to burstcleave (asunder)cut outdividehatchrend (asunder)rip uptearwin

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