Strong's Lexicon biqqoreth: Inquiry, investigation, examination Original Word: בִּקּרֶת Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּקַר (bakar), meaning "to inquire" or "to seek." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of inquiry or examination is ἐξέτασις (exetasis), which also means examination or investigation. Usage: The term "biqqoreth" refers to the act of inquiry or examination. It is used in contexts where a thorough investigation or scrutiny is required, often implying a careful and detailed process of seeking out information or truth. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of inquiry and examination was integral to maintaining justice and righteousness within the community. Leaders, judges, and prophets were often tasked with conducting inquiries to discern truth and administer justice. This process was vital in a society that valued covenantal faithfulness and adherence to God's laws. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom baqar Definition punishment NASB Translation punishment (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בִּקֹּ֫רֶת noun feminine punishment after examination (inquisition) Leviticus 19:20; (scourging ᵑ9 AV after Jewish tradition Kerith11a Sifra Saad AE Ki compare MalbimSifra JastrDict. 165.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance scourged From baqar; properly, examination, i.e. (by implication) punishment -- scourged. see HEBREW baqar Forms and Transliterations בִּקֹּ֧רֶת בקרת bikKoret biq·qō·reṯ biqqōreṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 19:20 HEB: נִתַּן־ לָ֑הּ בִּקֹּ֧רֶת תִּהְיֶ֛ה לֹ֥א NAS: her freedom, there shall be punishment; they shall not, [however], be put to death, KJV: given her; she shall be scourged; they shall not be put to death, INT: nor given shall be punishment become nor 1 Occurrence |
|
