Lexicon biqa: Valley, plain Original Word: בִּקְעָא Strong's Exhaustive Concordance plain (Aramaic) corresponding to biq'ah -- plain. see HEBREW biq'ah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to biqah Definition a plain NASB Translation plain (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [בְּקְעָא] noun feminine plain (ᵑ7; Biblical Hebrew בְּקְעָה, √ בקע; compare Syriac ![]() ![]() Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּקַע (baqa'), meaning "to split" or "to cleave."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of a valley or plain in the Greek language can be related to terms such as κοιλάς (koilas) or πεδίον (pedion), which also describe flat or level areas. However, there is no direct one-to-one correspondence in Strong's Greek entries that matches the specific Aramaic term בִּקְעָא. The Greek terms are used more broadly in the New Testament to describe similar geographical features. Usage: The term בִּקְעָא is used in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament to describe a broad, flat valley, typically situated between mountain ranges. It conveys the idea of a geographical depression or plain that is expansive and open. Context: The term בִּקְעָא appears in the Aramaic sections of the Old Testament, specifically in the book of Daniel. It is used to describe a geographical feature that is characterized by its broad and level nature, often situated between mountainous regions. This term is significant in understanding the topography of the ancient Near East, where such valleys were common and often served as routes for travel and trade. In the context of biblical narratives, these valleys could also be strategic locations for military campaigns or settlements due to their accessibility and resources. Forms and Transliterations בְּבִקְעַ֣ת בבקעת bə·ḇiq·‘aṯ bəḇiq‘aṯ bevikAtLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 3:1 HEB: שִׁ֑ת אֲקִימֵהּ֙ בְּבִקְעַ֣ת דּוּרָ֔א בִּמְדִינַ֖ת NAS: he set it up on the plain of Dura KJV: he set it up in the plain of Dura, INT: six set the plain of Dura the province 1 Occurrence |