בַּקְבּוּק (baq.buq)
baq.buq
Bakbuk
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Baqbuq identifies a male head of a family during the period of the Exile and Return. Listed in Ezra 2:51 and Nehemiah 7:53, he leads a group known as the Nethinim, or temple servants. These individuals served in the religious community that rebuilt Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity.
The meaning of the name is "bottle" or "vessel." This concrete imagery likely reflects a family trade or characteristic role associated with carrying water or oil for the temple services. The sources note this etymology without speculating on deeper symbolic meanings beyond its literal definition.
With only two occurrences in Scripture, Baqbuq represents one of many families whose names were recorded to preserve lineage. His inclusion highlights the importance of genealogical records in restoring the community structure after years of displacement and exile.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Baqbuq means "bottle" or "vessel," a simple word that carries deep meaning for anyone who feels overlooked. In Ezra 2:51 and Nehemiah 7:53, this man is listed among the Nethinim, temple servants who supported the worship community after the exile. His name reminds us that God values every role in His house, not just the prominent ones.
When we read these genealogies, it is easy to skip over names like Bakbuk. Yet, his inclusion shows that God remembers those who serve quietly and faithfully. Whether you work behind the scenes or lead publicly, your service matters to Him. He sees the vessel that holds His oil and water, just as He sees your daily obedience.
This word encourages us to find dignity in our specific calling. You do not need a famous title to be part of God’s story. Your faithful presence, like Baqbuq’s, helps rebuild what was broken. Trust that your contributions are recorded and valued by the Lord who calls you by name.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Bakbuk2×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- בַקְבּ֥וּק2×
Key Verses
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Ezra 2:51
the children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur,
This verse lists Bakbuk among the Nethinim, showing his family’s specific role in supporting temple worship after the return from exile.
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Nehemiah 7:53
the children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur,
The repetition of this name confirms the enduring record of his lineage, highlighting how God preserves the identity of those who serve faithfully.