בְּקִיעַ
be.qi.a
breach
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "בְּקִיעַ" (be.qi.a) is defined as a "breach". This term falls within the semantic domain of "Movement & Travel", suggesting that it is related to the idea of opening or breaking through a barrier or obstacle. With only two occurrences in the Bible, this word is relatively rare, which may indicate its specialized or idiomatic usage. Given its definition, "בְּקִיעַ" likely refers to a physical or metaphorical break in a boundary, such as a wall, a barrier, or a social divide. Its significance lies in its ability to convey the idea of overcoming or piercing through obstacles, which may be a powerful metaphor for personal or collective transformation. Further study of its usage in the two biblical occurrences would be necessary to fully understand its nuances and implications.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text