בָּקַשׁ (bâqash) — Ask

Hebrew word study: בָּקַשׁ (bâqash), Strong's H1245. to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after

HebrewStrong's H1245
Quick definition
Hebrew word
בָּקַשׁ (bâqash)
Pronounced: baw-kash'

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

to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after

Word study
Derivation: a primitive root;

KJV translation words: ask, beg, beseech, desire, enquire, get, make inquisition, procure, (make) request, require, seek (for).

Where this word appears

Strong's H1245 is tagged on 225 words in 215 verses across 33 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Genesis 31:39 and last appears in Malachi 3:1.

How it is rendered in the text

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

to seek ×23those who seek ×18seek ×10and he sought ×9are seeking ×9is seeking ×8he seeks ×7I will seek ×6he sought ×5and they will seek ×4and to seek ×4they have sought ×4

Forms found in the text

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

לְבַקֵּשׁ ×24מְבַקְשֵׁי ×19מְבַקֵּשׁ ×19וַיְבַקֵּשׁ ×12אֲבַקֵּשׁ ×9וַיְבַקְשׁוּ ×9יְבַקֵּשׁ ×8מְבַקְשִׁים ×8בַּקְּשׁוּ ×7יְבַקְשׁוּ ×6

Books where it appears most

Psalms ×271 Samuel ×26Jeremiah ×23Proverbs ×142 Samuel ×111 Kings ×10Ezekiel ×10Esther ×9

Verses (first 25 of 215)

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Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: H1246 בַּקָּשָׁה (baqqâshâh).

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 bâqash (H1245) mean?

To search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after.

How is H1245 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H1245 as: ask, beg, beseech, desire, enquire, get, make inquisition, procure, (make) request, require, seek (for)..

How often does בָּקַשׁ (bâqash) appear?

Strong's H1245 is tagged on 225 words in 215 verses across 33 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Genesis 31:39 and last appears in Malachi 3:1.