Strong's Lexicon biqa: Valley, plain Original Word: בִּקְעָא Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּקַע (baqa), meaning "to split" or "to cleave." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5327 (pharanx): Refers to a ravine or valley. - G254 (anathallo): While not a direct translation, it conveys the idea of flourishing, often associated with fertile valleys. Usage: The Hebrew word "biqa" refers to a broad, flat valley or plain. It is often used to describe a geographical feature that is expansive and open, typically situated between mountains or hills. In the biblical context, "biqa" is used to denote areas that are fertile and suitable for agriculture, as well as regions that serve as natural routes for travel and trade. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, valleys and plains were significant for their agricultural potential and strategic importance. These areas were often the sites of battles, settlements, and trade routes. The fertile plains provided sustenance for the people, while the valleys served as natural corridors for movement and communication. The concept of a valley also held symbolic meaning, representing both abundance and vulnerability, as valleys could be places of refuge or sites of conflict. 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  , √  ); — construct בְבִקְעַת דּוּרָא Daniel 3:1. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance plain (Aramaic) corresponding to biq'ah -- plain. see HEBREW biq'ah 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 |
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