◄ 1240. beqar ►
Strong's Lexicon beqar: To seek, inquire, investigate Original Word: בְּקַר Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: bqar Pronunciation: beh-KAR Phonetic Spelling: (bek-ar') Definition: To seek, inquire, investigate Meaning: to plough, break forth, to inspect, admire, care for, consider Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is ζητέω (zēteō), which also means to seek or search for. Usage: The Hebrew verb "beqar" primarily means to seek or inquire, often with the connotation of a thorough investigation or careful examination. It is used in contexts where there is a need to search out information or to understand something deeply. This verb can imply a diligent and intentional pursuit of knowledge or truth. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, seeking or inquiring was an important aspect of life, especially in religious and legal contexts. The Israelites were encouraged to seek God and His wisdom, as well as to inquire into matters of justice and righteousness. The act of seeking was not merely a casual endeavor but was often associated with a deep commitment to understanding and following God's will. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin (Aramaic) corresponding to baqar Definition to inquire, seek NASB Translation inquire (1), search (1), search be conducted (1), search has been made (1), search was made (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [בְּקַר] verb Pa`el inquire, seek (only Ezra) (ᵑ7 Syriac; see Biblical Hebrew); — Perfect3masculine plural בַּקַּ֫רוּ Daniel 4:19; Daniel 6:1; Imperfect3masculine singular יְבַקַּר Daniel 4:15; Infinitive לְבַקָּרָה Daniel 7:14; — 1 inquire, with עַל (of thing) concerning Daniel 7:14; with subject indefinite, = passive, Daniel 4:19 search was made, so Daniel 6:1; Daniel 4:15. Hithpa. Imperfect3masculine singular יִתְבַּקַּר Daniel 5:17, impersonal, let search be made. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance inquire, make search (Aramaic) corresponding to baqar -- inquire, make search. see HEBREW baqar Forms and Transliterations וּבַקַּ֣רוּ וּבַקַּ֣רוּ ׀ ובקרו יְבַקַּר֩ יִ֠תְבַּקַּר יבקר יתבקר לְבַקָּרָ֥א לבקרא lə·ḇaq·qā·rā ləḇaqqārā levakkaRa ū·ḇaq·qa·rū ūḇaqqarū uvakKaru yə·ḇaq·qar yəḇaqqar yevakKar yiṯ·baq·qar Yitbakkar yiṯbaqqar Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Ezra 4:15 HEB: דִּ֡י יְבַקַּר֩ בִּֽסְפַר־ דָּכְרָ֨נַיָּ֜א NAS: so that a search may be made KJV: That search may be made in the book INT: so A search books the record Ezra 4:19 HEB: שִׂ֣ים טְעֵם֒ וּבַקַּ֣רוּ וְהַשְׁכַּ֔חוּ דִּ֚י NAS: has been issued by me, and a search has been made and it has been discovered KJV: commanded, and search hath been made, and it is found INT: has been issued A decree search has been discovered that Ezra 5:17 HEB: מַלְכָּ֣א טָ֗ב יִ֠תְבַּקַּר בְּבֵ֨ית גִּנְזַיָּ֜א NAS: the king, let a search be conducted in the king's KJV: the king, let there be search made in the king's INT: the king pleases A search house treasure Ezra 6:1 HEB: שָׂ֣ם טְעֵ֑ם וּבַקַּ֣רוּ ׀ בְּבֵ֣ית סִפְרַיָּ֗א NAS: a decree, and search was made in the archives, KJV: a decree, and search was made in the house INT: issued A decree and search the house of the rolls Ezra 7:14 HEB: יָעֲטֹ֙הִי֙ שְׁלִ֔יחַ לְבַקָּרָ֥א עַל־ יְה֖וּד NAS: counselors to inquire concerning KJV: counsellors, to enquire concerning INT: counselors are sent to inquire concerning Judah 5 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 1240 5 Occurrences lə·ḇaq·qā·rā — 1 Occ. ū·ḇaq·qa·rū — 2 Occ. yə·ḇaq·qar — 1 Occ. yiṯ·baq·qar — 1 Occ.