/Hebrew/H1239

Strong's H1239 · Hebrew

בָּקַר

bâqar · /baw-kar/

Number

H1239

Language

Hebrew

Original word

בָּקַר

Transliteration

bâqar

Pronunciation

baw-kar

KJV occurrences

7 verses

Definition

properly, to plough, or (generally) break forth, i.e. (figuratively) to inspect, admire, care for, consider

KJV: (make) inquire (-ry), (make) search, seek out.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered בָּקַר across 7 verses.

enquire2×

out2×

enquiry1×

search1×

seek1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Leviticus2 verses

Leviticus 13:36

Then the priest shall look on him: and, behold, if the scall be spread in the skin, the priest shall not seek for yellow hair; he is unclean.

Leviticus 27:33

He shall not search whether it be good or bad, neither shall he change it: and if he change it at all, then both it and the change thereof shall be holy; it shall not be redeemed.

2 Kings1 verse

2 Kings 16:15

And king Ahaz commanded Urijah the priest, saying, Upon the great altar burn the morning burnt offering, and the evening meat offering, and the king's burnt sacrifice, and his meat offering, with the burnt offering of all the people of the land, and their meat offering, and their drink offerings; and sprinkle upon it all the blood of the burnt offering, and all the blood of the sacrifice: and the brasen altar shall be for me to enquire by.

Psalms1 verse

Psalms 27:4

One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple. the beauty: or, the delight

Proverbs1 verse

Proverbs 20:25

It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.

Ezekiel2 verses

Ezekiel 34:11

For thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I, even I, will both search my sheep, and seek them out.

Ezekiel 34:12

As a shepherd seeketh out his flock in the day that he is among his sheep that are scattered; so will I seek out my sheep, and will deliver them out of all places where they have been scattered in the cloudy and dark day. As: Heb. According to the seeking

Topics that use this word

Access to God Affections, the Altar of Burnt Offering, the Assurance Dedication Kings Leprosy Missionaries, All Christians Should Be As Priests Privileges of Saints Redemption Sanitation

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H1239 (bâqar) mean?

properly, to plough, or (generally) break forth, i.e. (figuratively) to inspect, admire, care for, consider

How many times does H1239 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H1239 (בָּקַר) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “enquire.”

How is bâqar translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H1239 is rendered as “enquire” (2×), “out” (2×), “enquiry” (1×), “search” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word בָּקַר come from?

a primitive root;