Strong’s H1057 · Hebrew

בָּכָא
bâkâʼ
baw-kaw'

Definition

the weeping tree (some gum-distilling tree, perhaps the balsam)

Etymology

the same as H1056 (בָּכָא);

Where the KJV renders it

  • mulberry tree

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