Strong's Lexicon bekeh: Weeping, Lamentation Original Word: בֶּכֶה Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּכָה (bakhah), meaning "to weep" or "to cry." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with weeping is κλαυθμός (klauthmos), Strong's Greek #2805, which also denotes weeping or lamentation. Usage: The term "bekeh" refers to the act of weeping or lamentation, often associated with mourning or deep sorrow. It is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe both personal and communal expressions of grief. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, weeping was a common expression of grief and lamentation. It was often accompanied by other mourning practices such as tearing one's garments, wearing sackcloth, and sitting in ashes. Public displays of mourning were not only personal but also communal, reflecting the collective sorrow of a community or nation. The act of weeping was seen as a natural and necessary response to loss, tragedy, or repentance. 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. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sore From bakah; a weeping -- X sore. see HEBREW bakah 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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