בַּקֵּ֖שׁ
𐤁𐤒𐤔
bâqash
seek
To seek intentionally, with persistence or effort, often involving inquiry, pursuit, or desire. In the Hebrew Bible, בָּקַשׁ typically denotes actively seeking to find or obtain something (e.g., information, objects, persons, or favor), to make a formal request or petition, or to pursue a goal or outcome. Contexts of use range from searching for someone, seeking God's guidance or presence, inquiring after information, or making specific requests. The nuance may shift from a physical act of searching, to a more abstract sense of desire or striving.
1 Samuel 9:3 · Word #19
Lexicon H1245
| Lemma | בָּקַשׁ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤁𐤒𐤔 |
| Transliteration | bâqash |
| Strong's | H1245 |
| Definition | To seek intentionally, with persistence or effort, often involving inquiry, pursuit, or desire. In the Hebrew Bible, בָּקַשׁ typically denotes actively seeking to find or obtain something (e.g., information, objects, persons, or favor), to make a formal request or petition, or to pursue a goal or outcome. Contexts of use range from searching for someone, seeking God's guidance or presence, inquiring after information, or making specific requests. The nuance may shift from a physical act of searching, to a more abstract sense of desire or striving. |
Morphology HVpv2ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | p — Piel — Intensive active |
| Conjugation | v — Imperative — A command |
| Person | 2 — 2nd person — Second person ("you") |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | seek |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1245-04
earnestly seek
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Piel stem (intensive), imperative, 2nd person masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Piel stem conveys an intensive or deliberate action, so "earnestly seek" reflects purposeful, persistent pursuit. The imperative 2nd masculine singular is rendered as a direct command addressed to one male individual. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
earnestly seek
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'Earnestly seek' reflects the nuance in the SILEX definition about persistent intentional seeking, which fits the command context. No contextual correction needed. |