Hebrew · H1238, H6098 · unreviewed

בָּקַק עֵצָה

To pour out, i.e. to empty , figuratively, to depopulate ; by analogy, to spread out (as a fruitful vine) · advice ; by implication, plan ; also prudence

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בָּקַק H1238 to pour out, i.e. to empty , figuratively, to depopulate ; by analogy, to spread out (as a fruitful vine)
Pronunciation bāqaq
Emptying action that moves from literal pouring/draining to figurative depopulation or expansive spreading.
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עֵצָה H6098 advice ; by implication, plan ; also prudence
Pronunciation ‘ăṣaṯ
Counsel as both human advice and God's sovereign plan; carries weight of deliberative wisdom and intention
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What does בָּקַק עֵצָה (baqaq etsah) mean in the Bible?

בָּקַק · עֵצָה is a Hebrew word meaning "empty out counsel, ruin plans".

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Meaning

empty out counsel, ruin plans
Grammatical Forms

How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.

Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense
Participle active Hos 10:1 · Isa 24:1 · Nah 2:3
Niphal passive or reflexive — the subject receives or experiences the action
Infinitive absolute Isa 24:3
Imperfect Isa 24:3
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