בְּכִ֥י
𐤁𐤊𐤉
Bᵉkîy
weeping
Crying or weeping, specifically the outward act or sound of mourning, lamentation, or deep emotional distress; also in some contexts, the action of dripping or flowing, usually associated with tears. The primary lexical meaning is audible, visible expression of grief or sorrow, either individual or communal. In poetic contexts, may refer metaphorically to the continual flow of tears or sorrowful outpouring.
Judges 21:2 · Word #14
Lexicon H1065
| Lemma | בְּכִי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤁𐤊𐤉 |
| Transliteration | Bᵉkîy |
| Strong's | H1065 |
| Definition | Crying or weeping, specifically the outward act or sound of mourning, lamentation, or deep emotional distress; also in some contexts, the action of dripping or flowing, usually associated with tears. The primary lexical meaning is audible, visible expression of grief or sorrow, either individual or communal. In poetic contexts, may refer metaphorically to the continual flow of tears or sorrowful outpouring. |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | weeping |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1065-02
weeping
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in the absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun בְּכִי is a direct nominal form from the root בכה, denoting the act or state of weeping. As a masculine singular absolute noun, it is best rendered simply as "weeping," preserving the root’s core sense of audible, visible lament. |
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