Original Word: מְבוּקָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: mbuwqah
Pronunciation: meh-boo-KAH
Phonetic Spelling: (meb-oo-kah')
Definition: Emptiness, Desolation
Meaning: emptiness

void

From the same as buwqah; emptiness -- void.

see HEBREW buwqah

Word Origin
from the same as buqah
Definition
emptiness
NASB Translation
desolate (1).

מְבוּקָה noun feminine id., Nahum 2:11 see above

Word Origin: Derived from the root בּוּק (buwq), which means to be empty or void.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for מְבוּקָה, concepts of emptiness or desolation in the Septuagint and New Testament can be related to Greek terms such as κενός (kenos, G2756), meaning empty or void, and ἔρημος (erēmos, G2048), meaning deserted or desolate. These terms capture similar themes of emptiness and desolation found in the Hebrew Scriptures.

Usage: The term מְבוּקָה is used in the context of describing a state of emptiness or desolation, often in a figurative sense to depict the aftermath of destruction or judgment.

Context: • מְבוּקָה (mevukah) appears in the Hebrew Bible to convey a sense of emptiness or desolation. This term is often used in prophetic literature to describe the desolate state of a land or city following divine judgment or calamity. The imagery associated with מְבוּקָה is one of abandonment and ruin, highlighting the consequences of turning away from divine commandments.
• In Nahum 2:10 (BSB), the term is used to describe the state of Nineveh after its fall: "She is emptied! Yes, she is desolate and laid waste! Hearts melt, knees knock, bodies tremble, and every face grows pale!" This vivid depiction underscores the totality of the destruction and the profound impact on those who witness it.
• The use of מְבוּקָה serves as a powerful reminder of the transient nature of human achievements and the ultimate sovereignty of the divine. It calls the faithful to reflect on the importance of obedience and the consequences of straying from the path of righteousness.

וּמְבוּקָ֖ה ומבוקה ū·mə·ḇū·qāh ūməḇūqāh umevuKahInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts