Lexicon biqqoreth: Inquiry, investigation, examination Original Word: בִּקּרֶת Strong's Exhaustive Concordance scourged From baqar; properly, examination, i.e. (by implication) punishment -- scourged. see HEBREW baqar NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom baqar Definition punishment NASB Translation punishment (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בִּקֹּ֫רֶת noun feminine punishment after examination (inquisition) Leviticus 19:20; (scourging ᵑ9 AV after Jewish tradition Kerith11a Sifra Saad AE Ki compare MalbimSifra JastrDict. 165.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root verb בָּקַר (baqar), which means "to seek" or "to inquire."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G1984, ἐπισκοπή (episkopē), which similarly involves the idea of oversight, inspection, or visitation. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe the act of overseeing or supervising, often in a spiritual or ecclesiastical context, and can also imply a form of divine visitation or judgment. Usage: The term is used in contexts where there is a need for careful inspection or evaluation, often resulting in a decision or consequence. It can imply a judicial or disciplinary action following an inquiry. Context: בִּקּרֶת (biqqereth) appears in the Hebrew Bible in contexts that emphasize the necessity of careful examination or scrutiny, often in a judicial or moral sense. This term is associated with the process of discerning truth or guilt, leading to appropriate action or punishment. The concept of בִּקּרֶת is integral to understanding the biblical perspective on justice and righteousness, where thorough investigation precedes any form of judgment or correction. It reflects the divine attribute of justice, where God examines the hearts and actions of individuals, ensuring that any punishment is just and deserved. The term underscores the importance of accountability and the pursuit of truth in maintaining moral and social order. Forms and Transliterations בִּקֹּ֧רֶת בקרת bikKoret biq·qō·reṯ biqqōreṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 19:20 HEB: נִתַּן־ לָ֑הּ בִּקֹּ֧רֶת תִּהְיֶ֛ה לֹ֥א NAS: her freedom, there shall be punishment; they shall not, [however], be put to death, KJV: given her; she shall be scourged; they shall not be put to death, INT: nor given shall be punishment become nor 1 Occurrence |
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