בְּקַר

be.qarVerbH1240

to enquire

From: (Aramaic) corresponding to H1239 (בָּקַר)

Short Definition

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

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. to seek, enquire 1a) (Pael) to enquire 1b) (Ithpael) to let search be made

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology A:V

DescriptionA:V

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Ezra
5

Key Passages

  • Ezra 4:15
  • Ezra 4:19
  • Ezra 5:17
  • Ezra 6:1
  • Ezra 7:14

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