Strong’s H1057

בָּכָא

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

baka'

Pronunciation

baw-KAH

Definition

To weep, to cry, to lament

Meaning

the weeping tree

Usage

The Hebrew verb "baka" primarily means to weep or cry, often in the context of mourning or deep emotional distress. It is used to describe both literal and metaphorical weeping, reflecting sorrow, repentance, or compassion. The act of weeping in the Hebrew Bible is often associated with significant emotional events, such as loss, repentance, or divine judgment.

Bible references

2 Samuel 5:23;2 Samuel 5:24;1 Chronicles 14:14;1 Chronicles 14:15