Hebrew · H1239 · unreviewed

בָּקַר

Properly, to plough , or (generally) break forth, i.e. (figuratively) to inspect , admire , care for , consider

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בָּקַר H1239

What does בָּקַר mean in the Bible?

בָּקַר is a Hebrew word meaning "properly, to plough , or (generally) break forth, i.e. (figuratively) to inspect , admire , care for , consider". properly, to plough, or (generally) break forth, i.

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Meaning

properly, to plough , or (generally) break forth, i.e. (figuratively) to inspect , admire , care for , consider
Extended definition

properly, to plough, or (generally) break forth, i.e. (figuratively) to inspect, admire, care for, consider BDB: inquire Usage: (make) inquire (-ry), (make) search, seek out.

Source: Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon + Brown-Driver-Briggs
Grammatical Forms

How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.

Piel intensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action
Imperfect Lev 13:36 · Lev 27:33 · Ezek 34:12
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