בִּקֹּ֧רֶת
𐤁𐤒𐤓𐤕
biqqôreth
inquisition
A formal inspection or examination, especially in a judicial, administrative, or disciplinary context; also, the result of such an inquiry, which may include censure, punishment, or correction depending on context. The term is primarily used for official review of conduct or affairs.
Leviticus 19:20 · Word #20
Lexicon H1244
| Lemma | בִּקֹּרֶת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤁𐤒𐤓𐤕 |
| Transliteration | biqqôreth |
| Strong's | H1244 |
| Definition | A formal inspection or examination, especially in a judicial, administrative, or disciplinary context; also, the result of such an inquiry, which may include censure, punishment, or correction depending on context. The term is primarily used for official review of conduct or affairs. |
Morphology HNcfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | inquisition |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1244-01
formal inspection
| Morphological Notes | Feminine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Formal inspection" preserves the root sense of deliberate examination (בקר) and reflects the feminine singular noun denoting a specific act of official inquiry. It keeps the focus on scrutiny rather than shifting prematurely to punishment, which is only a possible outcome. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
formal inspection
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'Formal inspection' correctly represents the judicial review or investigation in context. P1 is suitable. |