בּוּקָה
bu.qah
emptiness
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word בּוּקָה (bu.qah) is Strong's number H0950, defined as emptiness. This single occurrence of the word in the Bible suggests a rare but distinctive concept. Given its short definition, the range of usage for this word is not clear, but it could be applied to various contexts where emptiness is felt, such as emotional, spiritual, or physical absence. Without more information, it's difficult to pinpoint its exact application. The significance of this word, even in its singular Bible appearance, may lie in its specificity and unique expression. It's possible that this word was used to convey a particular feeling or idea that other Hebrew words could not adequately represent. Its rare usage also implies that it may be an important concept in specific situations or contexts.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text