Lexicon mibchar: Choice, best, select Original Word: מִבְחָר Strong's Exhaustive Concordance choicest, chosen From bachar; select, i.e. Best -- choice(-st), chosen. see HEBREW bachar NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom bachar Definition choicest, best NASB Translation choice (1), choice men (1), choicest (9). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מִבְחָר] noun [masculine] (feminine Ezekiel 24:5) choicest, best, construct מִבְחַר Deuteronomy 12:11 10t.; suffix מִבְחָרָיו Daniel 11:15; vows Deuteronomy 12:11; valleys Isaiah 22:7; fir trees Isaiah 37:24; cedars Jeremiah 22:7; bones Ezekiel 24:4; sepulchres Genesis 23:6 (P); of the flock Ezekiel 24:5; of the Assyrians Ezekiel 23:7; captains Exodus 15:4 (E poetry); young men Jeremiah 48:15; מבחר וטוב לבנון Ezekiel 31:16 (strike out וטוב ᵐ5 Co); עַם מִבְחָרָיו Daniel 11:15 = his choice troops. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּחַר (bachar), which means "to choose" or "to select."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent that corresponds to the concept of choice or selection, particularly in the context of excellence, is Strong's Greek Number G1413, δόκιμος (dokimos), which means "approved" or "tested" and often implies being of high quality or value. Usage: The word מִבְחָר is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote selections or choices, particularly those that are considered the best or most desirable. It is often used in contexts involving offerings, possessions, or people. Context: מִבְחָר (mibchar) appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Scriptures, emphasizing the concept of choice and excellence. It is frequently associated with offerings and sacrifices, where the best of the flock or produce is selected for presentation to God. This reflects the biblical principle of giving God the finest and most valuable portions, as seen in passages like Isaiah 22:8, where the "choice valleys" are mentioned, indicating the most fertile and desirable lands. The term also appears in descriptions of wealth and possessions, highlighting the value and quality of the items chosen. In 1 Samuel 9:2, Saul is described as a "choice young man," indicating his exceptional qualities and suitability for leadership. The use of מִבְחָר underscores the importance of discernment and the pursuit of excellence in both spiritual and material matters. Forms and Transliterations בְּמִבְחַ֣ר במבחר וּמִבְחַ֥ר ומבחר מִבְח֣וֹר מִבְחַ֣ר מִבְחַ֤ר מִבְחַ֥ר מִבְחַר־ מִבְחָרָ֔יו מבחור מבחר מבחר־ מבחריו bə·miḇ·ḥar bəmiḇḥar bemivChar miḇ·ḥā·rāw miḇ·ḥar miḇ·ḥar- miḇ·ḥō·wr miḇḥar miḇḥar- miḇḥārāw miḇḥōwr mivChar mivchaRav mivChor ū·miḇ·ḥar ūmiḇḥar umivCharLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 23:6 HEB: אַתָּה֙ בְּתוֹכֵ֔נוּ בְּמִבְחַ֣ר קְבָרֵ֔ינוּ קְבֹ֖ר NAS: your dead in the choicest of our graves; KJV: among us: in the choice of our sepulchres INT: you among the choicest of our graves bury Exodus 15:4 Deuteronomy 12:11 2 Kings 19:23 Isaiah 22:7 Isaiah 37:24 Jeremiah 22:7 Jeremiah 48:15 Ezekiel 23:7 Ezekiel 24:4 Ezekiel 24:5 Ezekiel 31:16 Daniel 11:15 13 Occurrences |
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