The meaning of “בָּכָא”

Understanding bâkâʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H1057

Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

בָּכָא

Phoneticbaw-kaw'

Transliterationbâkâʼ

Grammar Code

H:N-M

Hebrew Noun, Masculine

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

the same as בָּכָא mulberry tree. - the weeping tree (some gum-distilling tree, perhaps the balsam) 1) balsam tree-a shrub which drips sap when it is cut 2) possible name of a vale of balsam trees in Ps 84:6

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

4 total references

Reference	Text
2 Samuel 5:23	“And when David enquired of the Lord, he said, Thou shalt not go up; but fetch a compass behind them, and come upon them over against the mulberry trees.”
2 Samuel 5:24	“And let it be, when thou hearest the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt bestir thyself: for then shall the Lord go out before thee, to smite the host of the Philistines.”
1 Chronicles 14:14	“Therefore David enquired again of God; and God said unto him, Go not up after them; turn away from them, and come upon them over against the mulberry trees.”
1 Chronicles 14:15	“And it shall be, when thou shalt hear a sound of going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt go out to battle: for God is gone forth before thee to smite the host of the Philistines.”

Usage Statistics

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Most Frequent Book

2 Samuel

Book Distribution

2 Samuel2

1 Chronicles2

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'בָּכָא' deepen your understanding of 2 Samuel 5:23?

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