H2714 חֵקֶר chêqer → Derivative
2 languagesDerivative of root חקר — canonical: H2713 חָקַר (3 family members).
The act or process of searching, investigating, or examining closely; also, that which is subject to investigation or search, such as depth, extent, or the object of inquiry. The term can denote both the activity of probing or exploring (especially intellectually or spiritually), and the object or field of that investigation.
Etymology
From the root חקר, which conveys the idea of searching, inquiring, or examining. חֵקֶר is a noun formation indicating the result or process of such an inquiry or investigation, i.e., 'search,' 'inquiry,' 'examination.'