בָּקַשׁ
To search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
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What does בָּקַשׁ (bāqash) mean in the Bible?
בָּקַשׁ (bāqash) is a Hebrew word meaning "to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after". to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after BDB: seek Usage: ask, beg, beseech, desire, enquire, get, make inquisition, procure, (make) request, require, seek (for). Wisdom requires intentional pursuit. Passive spirituality does not yield depth. This term runs through the canonical themes of Wisdom.
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Meaning
To seek God through worship and prayer; also means to strive after or desire something earnestly.
to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after BDB: seek Usage: ask, beg, beseech, desire, enquire, get, make inquisition, procure, (make) request, require, seek (for).
Why This Word Matters
Wisdom requires intentional pursuit. Passive spirituality does not yield depth. Proverbs 2:1-11
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
Piel intensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action 122×
Pual intensive passive — intensive action received by the subject 1×
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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Old Testament Witnesses
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