תְּבַקֵּֽשׁ
𐤕𐤁𐤒𐤔
bâqash
are you seeking
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.
Genesis 37:15 · Word #10
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 HVpi2ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | p — Piel — Intensive active |
| Conjugation | i — Imperfect — Incomplete or ongoing action |
| Person | 2 — 2nd person — Second person ("you") |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | are you seeking |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1245-26
you seek earnestly
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Piel stem (intensive), imperfect conjugation, 2nd person masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The root בקש denotes intentional, persistent seeking or pursuit. The Piel imperfect 2nd masculine singular conveys an intensive or deliberate action performed by "you" (masculine singular), hence "you seek earnestly." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
are you seeking
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'you seek earnestly' is rooted in the intensive aspect, but the context is a simple inquiry; 'are you seeking' fits the question format the man asks Joseph. |