Strong's H1249 · Hebrew
בַּר
bar · /bar/
Definition
beloved; also pure, empty
KJV: choice, clean, clear, pure.
Root / derivation: from H1305 (בָּרַר) (in its various senses);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered בַּר across 7 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Psalms3 verses
The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
Psalms 24:4He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. He: Heb. The clean of hands
Psalms 73:1A Psalm of Asaph. Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. of: or, for Truly: or, Yet of: Heb. clean of heart
Proverbs1 verse
Song of Solomon2 verses
My dove, my undefiled is but one; she is the only one of her mother, she is the choice one of her that bare her. The daughters saw her, and blessed her; yea, the queens and the concubines, and they praised her.
Song of Solomon 6:10Who is she that looketh forth as the morning, fair as the moon, clear as the sun, and terrible as an army with banners?
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H1249 (bar) mean?
beloved; also pure, empty
How many times does H1249 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H1249 (בַּר) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “clean.”
How is bar translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H1249 is rendered as “clean” (3×), “pure” (2×), “choice” (1×), “clear” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word בַּר come from?
from H1305 (בָּרַר) (in its various senses);