Strong's Lexicon mebuqah: Emptiness, Desolation Original Word: מְבוּקָה Word Origin: Derived from the root בּוּק (buwq), which means to empty or to devastate. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, the concept of desolation can be related to Greek terms such as ἔρημος (erēmos - G2048), which means deserted or desolate. Usage: The term "mebuqah" is used to describe a state of emptiness or desolation, often in the context of judgment or destruction. It conveys a sense of being void or laid waste, typically as a result of divine judgment or calamity. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, the concept of desolation was a powerful image. Cities and lands that were once thriving could be reduced to ruins due to war, natural disasters, or divine judgment. This imagery was used by the prophets to warn Israel and other nations of the consequences of their disobedience to God. The desolation served as a tangible reminder of the seriousness of sin and the reality of divine justice. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as buqah Definition emptiness NASB Translation desolate (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מְבוּקָה noun feminine id., Nahum 2:11 see above Strong's Exhaustive Concordance void From the same as buwqah; emptiness -- void. see HEBREW buwqah Forms and Transliterations וּמְבוּקָ֖ה ומבוקה ū·mə·ḇū·qāh ūməḇūqāh umevuKahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nahum 2:10 HEB: בּוּקָ֥ה וּמְבוּקָ֖ה וּמְבֻלָּקָ֑ה וְלֵ֨ב NAS: She is emptied! Yes, she is desolate and waste! KJV: She is empty, and void, and waste: INT: is emptied is desolate and waste Hearts 1 Occurrence |
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