Strong’s H1058

בָּכָה

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

bakah

Pronunciation

baw-KAH

Definition

To weep, to cry, to lament

Meaning

to weep, to bemoan

Usage

The Hebrew verb "bakah" primarily means to weep or cry, often in the context of mourning, distress, or deep emotional expression. It is used to describe both literal and metaphorical weeping, reflecting a range of emotions from sorrow and repentance to compassion and empathy.

Bible references

Genesis 21:16;Genesis 23:2;Genesis 27:38;Genesis 29:11;Genesis 33:4;Genesis 37:35;Genesis 42:24;Genesis 43:30;Genesis 43:30;Genesis 45:14;Genesis 45:14;Genesis 45:15;Genesis 46:29;Genesis 50:1;Genesis 50:3;Genesis 50:17;Exodus 2:6;Leviticus 10:6;Numbers 11:4;Numbers 11:10;Numbers 11:13;Numbers 11:18;Numbers 11:20;Numbers 14:1;Numbers 20:29