בְּחַר
𐤁𐤇𐤓
bâchar
choose
To choose, select, or prefer. Used to denote the act of choosing or selecting something or someone, often with the implication of preference or approval. In certain contexts, carries the nuance of choosing for a special function, purpose, or relationship, particularly in reference to individuals, groups, locations, or objects. May imply both human and divine choosing.
1 Chronicles 21:10 · Word #13
Lexicon H977
| Lemma | בָּחַר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤁𐤇𐤓 |
| Transliteration | bâchar |
| Strong's | H977 |
| Definition | To choose, select, or prefer. Used to denote the act of choosing or selecting something or someone, often with the implication of preference or approval. In certain contexts, carries the nuance of choosing for a special function, purpose, or relationship, particularly in reference to individuals, groups, locations, or objects. May imply both human and divine choosing. |
Morphology HVqv2ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple active |
| Conjugation | v — Imperative — A command |
| Person | 2 — 2nd person — Second person ("you") |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | choose |
SIBI-P1 Translation H977-07
choose
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Qal stem, imperative, second person masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal imperative 2ms expresses a direct command to a singular masculine subject to perform the simple action of selecting or preferring. "Choose" preserves the core root meaning without adding contextual nuance. |
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