יְבַקֵּ֛ר
𐤉𐤁𐤒𐤓
bâqar
he shall inquire
To inquire, investigate, or examine, especially by actively seeking information or understanding. In biblical contexts, בָּקַר most commonly refers to the activity of seeking out information or making a careful examination, whether of persons, matters, or objects. It can also mean to inspect or oversee, notably in administrative or ceremonial contexts. In rarer, more figurative uses, it can imply reflection or consideration.
Leviticus 27:33 · Word #2
Lexicon H1239
| Lemma | בָּקַר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤁𐤒𐤓 |
| Transliteration | bâqar |
| Strong's | H1239 |
| Definition | To inquire, investigate, or examine, especially by actively seeking information or understanding. In biblical contexts, בָּקַר most commonly refers to the activity of seeking out information or making a careful examination, whether of persons, matters, or objects. It can also mean to inspect or oversee, notably in administrative or ceremonial contexts. In rarer, more figurative uses, it can imply reflection or consideration. |
Morphology HVpi3ms
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 | 3 — 3rd person — Third person ("he/she/they") |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | he shall inquire |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1239-05
he will carefully examine
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Piel stem (intensive), imperfect (yiqtol), 3rd person masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Piel stem conveys intensive or deliberate action, reflecting the developed sense of actively searching or examining. The 3rd person masculine singular imperfect is rendered as a simple future, preserving both person and number. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
it will carefully examine
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 correctly reflects the careful, investigative sense of the Hebrew verb in this legal-sacrificial context. |