בָח֖וּר
𐤁𐤇𐤅𐤓
bâchar
chosen
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.
Jeremiah 49:19 · Word #14
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 HVQsmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | Q — Qal Passive — Simple passive |
| Conjugation | s — Participle Passive — The one receiving the action |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | chosen |
SIBI-P1 Translation H977-27
chosen one
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Qal passive participle, masculine singular, absolute; functioning substantivally. |
| Rendering Rationale | This is a Qal passive participle masculine singular from בחר, denoting one who has been selected. "Chosen one" preserves the passive force and reflects the root idea of deliberate selection or preference. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
chosen one
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'Chosen one' conveys the individual, personified referent of בָחוּר and matches the context. |