Lexicon bekeh: Weeping, Lamentation Original Word: בֶּכֶה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sore From bakah; a weeping -- X sore. see HEBREW bakah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom bakah Definition a weeping NASB Translation bitterly* (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בֶּ֫כֶה noun [masculine] a weeping, only Ezra 10:1 בכו ׳העם הַרְבֵּה בּ. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּכָה (bakhah), which means "to weep" or "to cry."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 2805: κλαυθμός (klauthmos) • meaning "weeping" or "lamentation." Usage: The word בֶּכֶה (bekeh) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe instances of weeping, often in contexts of mourning, distress, or repentance. It captures the emotional expression of grief or sorrow. Context: בֶּכֶה (bekeh) appears in the Hebrew Bible as a noun that signifies the act of weeping. It is often associated with moments of deep emotional expression, whether due to personal loss, national tragedy, or spiritual repentance. The act of weeping in biblical times was a significant cultural expression, often accompanied by other signs of mourning such as tearing of garments or wearing sackcloth. In the biblical narrative, weeping is portrayed as a natural human response to suffering and is sometimes seen as a precursor to divine intervention or comfort. The term בֶּכֶה (bekeh) is used in various contexts, including individual lamentations and communal expressions of grief. Forms and Transliterations בֶֽכֶה׃ בכה׃ ḇe·ḵeh ḇeḵeh VechehLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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