1239. baqar

Lexicon

baqar: To seek, inquire, inspect, consider

Original Word: בָּקַר
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: baqar
Pronunciation: baw-KAR
Phonetic Spelling: (baw-kar)
Definition: To seek, inquire, inspect, consider
Meaning: to plough, break forth, to inspect, admire, care for, consider

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

make inquire ry, make search, seek out

A primitive root; properly, to plough, or (generally) break forth, i.e. (figuratively) to inspect, admire, care for, consider -- (make) inquire (-ry), (make) search, seek out.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to inquire, seek
NASB Translation
care (1), concerned (1), inquire (1), make inquiry (1), meditate (1), seek (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[בָּקַר] verb inquire, seek (Late Hebrew id., Aramaic בְּקַר, ; also Ethiopic in derivatives; originally divide discern, compare Arabic slit, rip, split) — only

Pi`el Perfect1singular suffix וּבִקַּרְתִּים consecutive Ezekiel 34:11; Imperfect יְבַקֵּר Leviticus 13:36; Leviticus 27:33, אֲבַקֵּר Ezekiel 34:12; Infinitive construct לְבַקֵּר 2 Kings 16:15 2t.; — seek, look for, followed by לְ Leviticus 13:36; seek (to distinguish) followed by בֵּיןטֿוֺב לָרַע v. Leviticus 27:33; seek (in order to care for) followed by accusative צאֹן Ezekiel 34:11 ("" דרשׁ) Ezekiel 34:12, figurative of ׳י seeking his people; contemplate, followed by בְּ Psalm 27:4 ("" חָזָה בְּ);consider, reflect, absolute Proverbs 20:25 אַחַר נְדָרִים i.e. whether the vows were wise, or should be kept (compare Str on the passage & references); compare perhaps 2 Kings 16:15 consider (what shall be done with the old altar); look at Klo, (so לְבַקֵּר 1 Kings 3:21 for 2nd בַּבֹּקֶר), AV RV to inquire by, ᵑ6 for praying; perhaps denoting some religious service to be performed by king himself, compare especially RS^{Semitic i. 467}.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1567: ἐκζητέω (ekzēteō) • to seek out, to search diligently
• G1980: ἐπισκέπτομαι (episkeptomai) • to inspect, to look upon, to visit

These Greek entries reflect similar themes of searching, inspecting, and considering, aligning with the broader semantic range of בָּקַר (baqar) in the Hebrew text.

Usage: This verb is used in various contexts within the Hebrew Bible, often related to agricultural activities such as ploughing, as well as in metaphorical senses involving inspection or consideration.

Context: The verb בָּקַר (baqar) appears in several contexts throughout the Hebrew Scriptures. Its primary usage is agricultural, referring to the act of ploughing the land, which is a fundamental activity in ancient agrarian societies. This action is essential for preparing the soil for planting and ensuring a fruitful harvest. The term is also used metaphorically to describe the act of breaking forth or emerging, as seen in the context of dawn breaking or new growth appearing.

Beyond its agricultural implications, בָּקַר (baqar) is employed in a more abstract sense to denote the act of inspection or careful consideration. This can involve examining something closely, whether it be a physical object, a situation, or a person's character. The verb can also imply admiration or care, suggesting a thoughtful and attentive regard for someone or something.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the usage of בָּקַר (baqar) can be seen in passages that highlight these various meanings. For example, in contexts where the land is being prepared for sowing, or where individuals are called to examine or consider their ways and actions.

Forms and Transliterations

אֲבַקֵּ֣ר אבקר וּבִקַּרְתִּֽים׃ וּלְבַקֵּ֥ר ובקרתים׃ ולבקר יְבַקֵּ֛ר יְבַקֵּ֧ר יבקר לְבַקֵּֽר׃ לבקר׃ ’ă·ḇaq·qêr ’ăḇaqqêr avakKer lə·ḇaq·qêr ləḇaqqêr levakKer ū·ḇiq·qar·tîm ū·lə·ḇaq·qêr ūḇiqqartîm ūləḇaqqêr ulevakKer uvikkarTim yə·ḇaq·qêr yəḇaqqêr yevakKer

Englishman's Concordance

Leviticus 13:36
HEB: בָּע֑וֹר לֹֽא־ יְבַקֵּ֧ר הַכֹּהֵ֛ן לַשֵּׂעָ֥ר
NAS: the priest need not seek for the yellowish
KJV: the priest shall not seek for yellow
INT: the skin not seek the priest hair

Leviticus 27:33
HEB: לֹ֧א יְבַקֵּ֛ר בֵּֽין־ ט֥וֹב
NAS: He is not to be concerned whether
KJV: He shall not search whether it be good
INT: nor to be concerned whether good

2 Kings 16:15
HEB: יִֽהְיֶה־ לִּ֖י לְבַקֵּֽר׃
NAS: altar shall be for me to inquire [by].
KJV: altar shall be for me to enquire [by].
INT: the bronze become to inquire

Psalm 27:4
HEB: בְּנֹֽעַם־ יְ֝הוָ֗ה וּלְבַקֵּ֥ר בְּהֵיכָלֽוֹ׃
NAS: of the LORD And to meditate in His temple.
KJV: of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.
INT: the beauty of the LORD meditate his temple

Proverbs 20:25
HEB: וְאַחַ֖ר נְדָרִ֣ים לְבַקֵּֽר׃
NAS: And after the vows to make inquiry.
KJV: and after vows to make enquiry.
INT: and after the vows to make

Ezekiel 34:11
HEB: אֶת־ צֹאנִ֖י וּבִקַּרְתִּֽים׃
NAS: for My sheep and seek them out.
KJV: my sheep, and seek them out.
INT: will search my sheep and seek

Ezekiel 34:12
HEB: נִפְרָשׁ֔וֹת כֵּ֖ן אֲבַקֵּ֣ר אֶת־ צֹאנִ֑י
NAS: so I will care for My sheep
KJV: [that are] scattered; so will I seek out my sheep,
INT: his scattered so will care my sheep and will deliver

7 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 1239
7 Occurrences

’ă·ḇaq·qêr — 1 Occ.
lə·ḇaq·qêr — 2 Occ.
ū·lə·ḇaq·qêr — 1 Occ.
ū·ḇiq·qar·tîm — 1 Occ.
yə·ḇaq·qêr — 2 Occ.