Original Word: בֶּכֶה
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: bekeh
Pronunciation: beh-keh
Phonetic Spelling: (beh'-keh)
Definition: Weeping, Lamentation
Meaning: a weeping

sore

From bakah; a weeping -- X sore.

see HEBREW bakah

Word Origin
from bakah
Definition
a weeping
NASB Translation
bitterly* (1).

בֶּ֫כֶה noun [masculine] a weeping, only Ezra 10:1 בכו ׳העם הַרְבֵּה בּ.

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."
• Strong's Greek Number 1144: δάκρυον (dakruon) • meaning "tear" or "teardrop," often used in the context of weeping.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term בֶּכֶה (bekeh), highlighting its significance in biblical literature and its emotional and cultural implications.

Usage: The word בֶּכֶה (bekeh) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe instances of weeping, often in contexts of mourning, distress, or repentance. It captures the emotional expression of grief or sorrow.

Context: בֶּכֶה (bekeh) appears in the Hebrew Bible as a noun that signifies the act of weeping. It is often associated with moments of deep emotional expression, whether due to personal loss, national tragedy, or spiritual repentance. The act of weeping in biblical times was a significant cultural expression, often accompanied by other signs of mourning such as tearing of garments or wearing sackcloth. In the biblical narrative, weeping is portrayed as a natural human response to suffering and is sometimes seen as a precursor to divine intervention or comfort. The term בֶּכֶה (bekeh) is used in various contexts, including individual lamentations and communal expressions of grief.

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