Strong's Lexicon hakkarah: Recognition, acknowledgment, discernment Original Word: הַכָּרָה Word Origin: Derived from the root verb נָכַר (nakar), which means "to recognize" or "to acknowledge." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts of recognition or acknowledgment is ἐπιγινώσκω (epiginōskō), Strong's Greek #1921, which means "to know fully" or "to recognize." Usage: The term "hakkarah" refers to the act of recognition or acknowledgment. It is used in contexts where discernment or the ability to perceive and identify is emphasized. This can pertain to recognizing people, understanding situations, or acknowledging truths. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, recognition was not merely a mental acknowledgment but often involved a deeper understanding or acceptance of a person's identity or a situation's reality. This concept was significant in a society where lineage, identity, and social roles were crucial. Recognition could also imply a moral or spiritual acknowledgment, such as recognizing God's hand in events or discerning His will. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom nakar Definition a look NASB Translation expression (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs הַכָּרַת Isaiah 3:9 see נכר. [הַכָּרָה] noun feminine look (or expression?); — construct הַכָּרַת מְּנֵיהֶם Isaiah 3:9 a look at their face witnesses against them (ᵑ9 CheComm. and others), or the expression of their face (GesComm. De Gu SS, compare Kit-Di), > their regarding of persons ᵑ6 ᵑ7 Thes Hi Du CheHpt (see against this Kit-Di); Ew Di the impudence of their face (√ הכר), but this very dubious Strong's Exhaustive Concordance show From nakar; respect, i.e. Partiality -- shew. see HEBREW nakar Forms and Transliterations הַכָּרַ֤ת הכרת hak·kā·raṯ hakkaRat hakkāraṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 3:9 HEB: הַכָּרַ֤ת פְּנֵיהֶם֙ עָ֣נְתָה NAS: The expression of their faces KJV: The shew of their countenance INT: the expression of their faces bears 1 Occurrence |
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