חָקַר
cha.qar
“to search”
Definition
properly, to penetrate; hence, to examine intimately
a primitive root;
- to search, search for, search out, examine, investigate 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to search (for) 1a2) to search through, explore 1a3) to examine thoroughly 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be searched out, be found out, be ascertained, be examined 1c) (Piel) to search out, seek out
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logos (G3056)
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Grammar & Morphology
Verb
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Occurrences
חָקַר appears 24 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
the princes of the Ammonites said to Hanun, “Just because David has sent you comforters, do you really believe he is showing respect for your father? Have not his servants come to you to explore the land, spy it out, and overthrow it?”
the princes of the Ammonites said to Hanun their lord, “Just because David has sent you comforters, do you really believe he is showing respect for your father? Has not David instead sent his servants to explore the city, spy it out, and overthrow it?”
I, the LORD, search the heart;I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way,by what his deeds deserve.
Man puts an end to the darkness;he probes the farthest recessesfor ore in deepest darkness.
Indeed, we have investigated, and it is true!So hear it and know for yourself.”
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