בְּקַר (bᵉqar) — Inquire

Hebrew word study: בְּקַר (bᵉqar), Strong's H1240. {properly, to plough, or (generally) break forth, i.e. (figuratively) to inspect, admire, care for, consider}

HebrewStrong's H1240
Quick definition
Hebrew word
בְּקַר (bᵉqar)
Pronounced: bek-ar'

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

{properly, to plough, or (generally) break forth, i.e. (figuratively) to inspect, admire, care for, consider}

Word study
Derivation: (Aramaic) corresponding to H1239 (בָּקַר)

KJV translation words: inquire, make search.

Where this word appears

Strong's H1240 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Ezra 4:15 and last appears in Ezra 7:14.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

and they searched ×2he will search ×1let it be searched ×1to enquire ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

וּבַקַּרוּ ×2יְבַקַּר ×1יִתְבַּקַּר ×1לְבַקָּרָא ×1

Verses (all 5)

  • Ezra 4:15 — יְבַקַּר — he will search
  • Ezra 4:19 — וּבַקַּרוּ — and they searched
  • Ezra 5:17 — יִתְבַּקַּר — let it be searched
  • Ezra 6:1 — וּבַקַּרוּ — and they searched
  • Ezra 7:14 — לְבַקָּרָא — to enquire

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: H1239 בָּקַר (bâqar).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does bᵉqar (H1240) mean?

{properly, to plough, or (generally) break forth, i.e. (figuratively) to inspect, admire, care for, consider}.

How is H1240 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H1240 as: inquire, make search..

How often does בְּקַר (bᵉqar) appear?

Strong's H1240 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Ezra 4:15 and last appears in Ezra 7:14.