בְּכָאִֽים
𐤁𐤊𐤀𐤉𐤌
bâkâʼ
the balsam trees
A type of tree known in biblical sources as 'bākāʼ,' often identified as a balsam or gum-producing tree, possibly the Commiphora or a related species, but the exact botanical identification remains uncertain. The term occurs as a proper noun in the phrase 'valley of Baca' (עֵמֶק הַבָּכָא), traditionally understood as 'the valley of weeping' or 'the valley of balsam trees.' The semantic range includes literal reference to a specific tree, or indirectly as a toponym with metaphorical overtones relating to weeping or sorrow, by association with the root meaning 'to weep.'
2 Samuel 5:23 · Word #13
Lexicon H1057
| Lemma | בָּכָא |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤁𐤊𐤀 |
| Transliteration | bâkâʼ |
| Strong's | H1057 |
| Definition | A type of tree known in biblical sources as 'bākāʼ,' often identified as a balsam or gum-producing tree, possibly the Commiphora or a related species, but the exact botanical identification remains uncertain. The term occurs as a proper noun in the phrase 'valley of Baca' (עֵמֶק הַבָּכָא), traditionally understood as 'the valley of weeping' or 'the valley of balsam trees.' The semantic range includes literal reference to a specific tree, or indirectly as a toponym with metaphorical overtones relating to weeping or sorrow, by association with the root meaning 'to weep.' |
Morphology HNcmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the balsam trees |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1057-01
weeping-resin trees
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun refers to a specific resin-exuding tree whose name derives from the root "to weep," likely due to its dripping sap. The plural masculine absolute form is preserved with the plural "trees," while "weeping-resin" reflects the root association without reducing it to the verbal act. |
View full lexicon entry for H1057 →
SILEX v2