Strong’s H1234

בָּקַע

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

baqa`

Pronunciation

baw-KAH

Definition

To cleave, split, break open, divide

Meaning

to cleave, to rend, break, rip, open

Usage

The Hebrew verb "baqa" primarily means to split or cleave something apart. It is used in various contexts to describe the physical act of breaking or dividing, such as splitting wood, dividing waters, or breaking open the earth. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe the act of breaking through barriers or overcoming obstacles.

Bible references

Genesis 7:11;Genesis 22:3;Exodus 14:16;Exodus 14:21;Numbers 16:31;Joshua 9:4;Joshua 9:13;Judges 15:19;1 Samuel 6:14;2 Samuel 23:16;1 Kings 1:40;2 Kings 2:24;2 Kings 3:26;2 Kings 8:12;2 Kings 15:16;2 Kings 25:4;1 Chronicles 11:18;2 Chronicles 21:17;2 Chronicles 25:12;2 Chronicles 32:1;Nehemiah 9:11;Job 26:8;Job 28:10;Job 32:19;Psalm 74:15