בְּקַר
be.qar
“to enquire”
Definition
{properly, to plough, or (generally) break forth, i.e. (figuratively) to inspect, admire, care for, consider}
(Aramaic) corresponding to H1239 (בָּקַר)
- to seek, enquire 1a) (Pael) to enquire 1b) (Ithpael) to let search be made
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logos (G3056)
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Grammar & Morphology
Verb
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Occurrences
בְּקַר appears 5 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
that a search should be made of the record books of your fathers. In these books you will discover and verify that the city is a rebellious city, harmful to kings and provinces, inciting sedition from ancient times. That is why this city was destroyed.
I issued a decree, and a search was conducted. It was discovered that this city has revolted against kings from ancient times, engaging in rebellion and sedition.
Now, therefore, if it pleases the king, let a search be made of the royal archives in Babylon to see if King Cyrus did indeed issue a decree to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem. Then let the king send us his decision in this matter.
Thus King Darius ordered a search of the archives stored in the treasury of Babylon.
You are sent by the king and his seven counselors to evaluate Judah and Jerusalem according to the Law of your God, which is in your hand.
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