Strong's Lexicon Allon Bakuth: Oak of Weeping Original Word: אַלּוֹן בָּכוּת Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew words אַלּוֹן (allon, meaning "oak") and בָּכוּת (bakuth, meaning "weeping"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Allon Bakuth, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. However, the concept of mourning and weeping can be related to Greek words such as πενθέω (pentheō, Strong's G3996, meaning "to mourn") and δάκρυ (dakry, Strong's G1144, meaning "tear"). Usage: Allon Bakuth refers to a specific location mentioned in the Bible, known as the "Oak of Weeping." It is the site where Deborah, Rebekah's nurse, was buried. The name reflects the mourning associated with her death. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, oaks were significant landmarks and often served as places of gathering or memorial. The burial of Deborah under an oak tree at Allon Bakuth highlights the cultural practice of using prominent natural features as markers for important events or burials. The act of naming the site "Oak of Weeping" underscores the deep sorrow felt by the community at the loss of a beloved figure. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom allon and bakah Definition "oak of weeping," a tree near the grave of Rebekah's nurse NASB Translation Allon-bacuth (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בָּכוּת noun feminine weeping. Only in אַלּוֺן בָּכוּת Genesis 35:8 i.e. mourning oak, compare אלון, p. 47. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Allon-bachuth From 'allown and a variation of bkiyth; oak of weeping; Allon-Bakuth, a monumental tree -- Allon-bachuth. see HEBREW 'allown see HEBREW bkiyth Forms and Transliterations בָּכֽוּת׃ בכות׃ bā·ḵūṯ baChut bāḵūṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 35:8 HEB: שְׁמ֖וֹ אַלּ֥וֹן בָּכֽוּת׃ פ NAS: the oak; it was named Allon-bacuth. KJV: of it was called Allonbachuth. INT: called and the name Allon-bacuth |
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