1074. Bokeru

Lexicon

Bokeru: Morning, dawn

Original Word: בֹּכְרוּ
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Bokruw
Pronunciation: boh-KEH-roo
Phonetic Spelling: (bo-ker-oo')
Definition: Morning, dawn
Meaning: Bokeru

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Bocheru

From bakar; first-born; Bokeru, an Israelite -- Bocheru.

see HEBREW bakar

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from bakar
Definition
a Benjamite
NASB Translation
Bocheru (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

˜בֹּכְרוּ proper name, masculine a Benjamite (on form compare גַּשְׁמוּ, מְלִיכוּ, & Ol^{§ 107 near the end}; on Nabataean proper name in ו see Eut^{Nab 24, 25, etc.} & Nö^{ib. 73 ff.}) 1 Chronicles 8:38 = 1 Chronicles 9:44.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּכַר (bakar), meaning "to be born first" or "to bear early fruit."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the proper noun Bokeru, as it is a specific Hebrew name. However, the concept of "firstborn" is represented in Greek by the term πρωτότοκος (prototokos), which is Strong's Greek Number 4416. This term is used in the New Testament to describe Jesus Christ as the "firstborn" over all creation, highlighting His preeminence and divine authority.

Usage: The name Bokeru appears in genealogical contexts within the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the lineage of certain families or tribes.

Context: • Bokeru is a name found in the genealogical records of the Old Testament. It is indicative of the cultural and religious significance placed on the firstborn in ancient Israelite society. The firstborn held a special status, often associated with inheritance rights and familial leadership. The name Bokeru, therefore, reflects the importance of birth order and the blessings or responsibilities that accompany it.
• In the context of biblical genealogies, names like Bokeru serve to establish lineage and tribal affiliations, which were crucial for maintaining the identity and heritage of the Israelite people. These records were meticulously kept to ensure the continuity of family lines and to fulfill the covenantal promises made to the patriarchs.
• The use of Bokeru in the biblical text underscores the theological theme of God's sovereignty in choosing and blessing individuals according to His divine purposes. The firstborn, while naturally significant, is also subject to God's overarching plan, as seen in various biblical narratives where the younger is chosen over the elder.

Forms and Transliterations

בֹּ֙כְרוּ֙ בכרו bō·ḵə·rū bocheru bōḵərū

Englishman's Concordance

1 Chronicles 8:38
HEB: שְׁמוֹתָ֗ם עַזְרִיקָ֥ם ׀ בֹּ֙כְרוּ֙ וְיִשְׁמָעֵ֣אל וּשְׁעַרְיָ֔ה
NAS: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael,
KJV: [are] these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael,
INT: their names Azrikam Bocheru Ishmael Sheariah

1 Chronicles 9:44
HEB: שְׁמוֹתָ֗ם עַזְרִיקָ֥ם ׀ בֹּ֙כְרוּ֙ וְיִשְׁמָעֵ֣אל וּשְׁעַרְיָ֔ה
NAS: Azrikam, Bocheru and Ishmael
KJV: [are] these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael,
INT: names Azrikam Bocheru and Ishmael and Sheariah

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 1074
2 Occurrences

bō·ḵə·rū — 2 Occ.