Word Study

The meaning of בֶּכֶה

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

H1059
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

בֶּכֶה

Phoneticbeh'-keh
Transliterationbekeh
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

[idiom] sore. - a weeping 1) a weeping

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Ezra 10:1

Now when Ezra had prayed, and when he had confessed, weeping and casting himself down before the house of God, there assembled unto him out of Israel a very great congregation of men and women and children: for the people wept very sore.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
1x
Most Frequent Book
Ezra
Book Distribution
Ezra1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'בֶּכֶה' deepen your understanding of Ezra 10:1?