The meaning of “בָּכָה”
Understanding bâkâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
[idiom] at all, bewail, complain, make lamentation, [idiom] more, mourn, [idiom] sore, [idiom] with tears, weep. - to we...
בָּכָה
[idiom] at all, bewail, complain, make lamentation, [idiom] more, mourn, [idiom] sore, [idiom] with tears, weep. - to weep - generally to bemoan 1) to weep, bewail, cry, shed tears 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to weep (in grief, humiliation, or joy) 1a2) to weep bitterly (with cognate acc.) 1a3) to weep upon (embrace and weep) 1a4) to bewail 1b) (Piel) participle 1b1) lamenting 1b2) bewailing
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 43:30 | “And Joseph made haste; for his bowels did yearn upon his brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there.” Word: בָּכָה (bâkâh) | |
| Judges 14:17 | “And she wept before him the seven days, while their feast lasted: and it came to pass on the seventh day, that he told her, because she lay sore upon him: and she told the riddle to the children of her people.” Word: בָּכָה (bâkâh) | |
| 2 Chronicles 34:27 | “Because thine heart was tender, and thou didst humble thyself before God, when thou heardest his words against this place, and against the inhabitants thereof, and humbledst thyself before me, and didst rend thy clothes, and weep before me; I have even heard thee also, saith the Lord.” Word: בָּכָה (bâkâh) | |
| Psalms 126:6 | “He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. ” Word: בָּכָה (bâkâh) | |
| Ezekiel 24:23 | “And your tires shall be upon your heads, and your shoes upon your feet: ye shall not mourn nor weep; but ye shall pine away for your iniquities, and mourn one toward another.” Word: בָּכָה (bâkâh) |
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