Strong's H1069 · Hebrew
בָּכַר
bâkar · /baw-kar'/
Definition
to give the birthright
KJV: make firstborn, be firstling, bring forth first child (new fruit).
Root / derivation: a primitive root; properly, to burst the womb, i.e. (causatively) bear or make early fruit (of woman or tree); also (as denominative from H1061 (בִּכּוּר))
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered בָּכַר across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H1069 (bâkar) mean?
to give the birthright
How many times does H1069 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H1069 (בָּכַר) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “child.”
How is bâkar translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H1069 is rendered as “child” (1×), “firstborn” (1×), “firstling” (1×), “fruit” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word בָּכַר come from?
a primitive root; properly, to burst the womb, i.e. (causatively) bear or make early fruit (of woman or tree); also (as denominative from H1061 (בִּכּוּר))