Strong's Lexicon Baqbuqyah: Bakbukiah Original Word: בַּקְבֻּקְיָה Word Origin: Derived from the root word בַּקְבֻּק (baqbuq), meaning "bottle" or "flask." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for Baqbuqyah, as it is a unique Hebrew proper name. However, the concept of "pouring out" or "offering" can be related to Greek words like σπονδή (sponde, G4686), meaning "drink offering." Usage: The name Baqbuqyah means "the Lord pours out" or "bottle of the Lord." It is used as a proper name for a Levite in the post-exilic period, specifically during the time of Nehemiah. Cultural and Historical Background: Baqbuqyah is mentioned in the context of the return from Babylonian exile and the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls under Nehemiah's leadership. The Levites played a crucial role in the religious and communal life of Israel, responsible for temple worship, music, and teaching the Law. The name reflects a period of restoration and renewal for the Jewish people, emphasizing God's provision and outpouring of blessings. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom baqbuq and Yah Definition "emptying of Yah," a Levite NASB Translation Bakbukiah (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs בַּקְבֻּקְיָה proper name, masculine a Levite Nehemiah 11:17; Nehemiah 12:9,25. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Bakbukiah From baqbuk and Yahh; emptying (i.e. Wasting) of Jah; Bakbukjah, an Israelite -- Bakbukiah. see HEBREW baqbuk see HEBREW Yahh Forms and Transliterations וּבַקְבֻּֽקְיָ֛ה וּבַקְבֻּֽקְיָ֨ה וּבַקְבֻּקְיָ֖ה ובקבקיה ū·ḇaq·buq·yāh ūḇaqbuqyāh uvakbukYahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 11:17 HEB: יְהוֹדֶ֣ה לַתְּפִלָּ֔ה וּבַקְבֻּקְיָ֖ה מִשְׁנֶ֣ה מֵאֶחָ֑יו NAS: at prayer, and Bakbukiah, the second KJV: in prayer: and Bakbukiah the second INT: the thanksgiving prayer and Bakbukiah the second his brethren Nehemiah 12:9 Nehemiah 12:25 3 Occurrences |