לְ/בַקֵּֽר
𐤋/𐤁𐤒𐤓
bâqar
to make inquiry
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.
Proverbs 20:25 · Word #7
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 HR/Vpc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | p — Piel — Intensive active |
| Conjugation | c — Infinitive Construct — The verbal noun ("to ...") |
Common Translation
| Phrase | to make inquiry |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1239-02
to thoroughly examine
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Piel stem (intensive/active), infinitive construct with prefixed ל preposition. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Piel stem intensifies the root idea of opening up or searching, conveying active and careful investigation. As an infinitive construct with prefixed ל, it expresses the action in purpose or intent form: "to thoroughly examine." |
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