Lexicon bekith: Weeping, Lamentation Original Word: בְּכִית Strong's Exhaustive Concordance mourning From bakah; a weeping -- mourning. see HEBREW bakah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom bakah Definition a weeping NASB Translation mourning (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [בְּכִית] noun feminine weeping Genesis 50:4 ימי בְכִיתוֺ, i.e. the appointed time of mourning for him. 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 בְּכִית is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe an act of weeping, typically associated with mourning or lamentation. It is a noun form that captures the essence of sorrowful expression. Context: בְּכִית (bekith) is a term that encapsulates the emotional expression of grief and sorrow through weeping. In the ancient Hebrew context, weeping was a common and culturally significant way to express mourning, whether for personal loss, communal tragedy, or repentance. The act of weeping is often depicted in the Bible as a response to death, destruction, or divine judgment. It serves as a physical manifestation of inner turmoil and distress. The use of בְּכִית in the Hebrew Scriptures underscores the depth of human emotion and the cultural practices surrounding mourning and lamentation. The term is closely related to other Hebrew words for weeping, such as בָּכָה (bakhah), and is part of a broader semantic field that includes expressions of grief and lament. Forms and Transliterations בְכִית֔וֹ בכיתו ḇə·ḵî·ṯōw ḇəḵîṯōw vechiToLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 50:4 HEB: וַיַּֽעַבְרוּ֙ יְמֵ֣י בְכִית֔וֹ וַיְדַבֵּ֣ר יוֹסֵ֔ף NAS: When the days of mourning for him were past, KJV: And when the days of his mourning were past, INT: were past the days of mourning spoke Joseph 1 Occurrence |
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