Strong’s definition
to cleave; generally, to rend, break, rip or open
KJV gloss list in the source
make a breach, break forth (into, out, in pieces, through, up), be ready to burst, cleave (asunder), cut out, divide, hatch, rend (asunder), rip up, tear, win.
Source pronunciation notation: baw-kah'
Derivation recorded by Strong
a primitive root;
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