Strong's Lexicon buqah: Emptiness, void, desolation Original Word: בּוּקָה Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּקַק (baqaq), which means "to empty" or "to lay waste." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts of desolation or emptiness is ἐρημία (erēmia), Strong's Greek #2048, which also conveys the idea of a deserted or desolate place. Usage: The term "buqah" is used to describe a state of emptiness or desolation, often in the context of judgment or destruction. It conveys the idea of a place being laid waste or left in ruins, devoid of life or activity. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, the concept of desolation was a powerful image often associated with divine judgment. Cities and lands that were once thriving could be reduced to "buqah" as a result of war, famine, or divine retribution. This imagery would resonate deeply with the Israelites, who understood the consequences of turning away from God and the resulting desolation that could follow. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition emptiness NASB Translation emptied (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בּוּקָה noun feminine emptiness, Nahum 2:11 בּוּקה וּמְבוּקָה וּמְבֻלָּקֱה emptiness and void and waste. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance empty Feminine passive participle of an unused root (meaning to be hollow); emptiness (as adjective) -- empty. Forms and Transliterations בּוּקָ֥ה בוקה bū·qāh buKah būqāhLinks 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 NAS: She is emptied! Yes, she is desolate KJV: She is empty, and void, and waste: INT: is emptied is desolate and waste |
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