בָּחַן (bâchan) — Examine

Hebrew word study: בָּחַן (bâchan), Strong's H974. to test (especially metals); generally and figuratively, to investigate

HebrewStrong's H974
Quick definition
Hebrew word
בָּחַן (bâchan)
Pronounced: baw-khan'

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

to test (especially metals); generally and figuratively, to investigate

Word study
Derivation: a primitive root;

KJV translation words: examine, prove, tempt, try (trial).

Where this word appears

Strong's H974 is tagged on 29 words in 28 verses across 9 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Genesis 42:15 and last appears in Malachi 3:15.

How it is rendered in the text

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

and I will test them ×2test me ×2who tests ×2and who tests ×1are testing ×1does it test ×1he has tested me ×1he will be tested ×1it tests ×1so they may be tested ×1you test him ×1you will be tested ×1

Forms found in the text

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

בֹּחֵן ×4בְּחָנֵנִי ×2וּבְחַנְתִּים ×2וּבָחַנְתָּ ×2וּבֹחֵן ×2תִּבְחָן ×2בְּחָנַנִי ×1וְיִבָּחֲנוּ ×1תִּבְחָנֶנּוּ ×1תִּבָּחֵנוּ ×1

Books where it appears most

Psalms ×9Jeremiah ×6Job ×5Genesis ×2Zechariah ×2Malachi ×21 Chronicles ×1Proverbs ×1

Verses (first 25 of 28)

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Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: H969 בָּחוֹן (bâchôwn), H975 בַּחַן (bachan), H976 בֹּחַן (bôchan).

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 bâchan (H974) mean?

To test (especially metals); generally and figuratively, to investigate.

How is H974 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H974 as: examine, prove, tempt, try (trial)..

How often does בָּחַן (bâchan) appear?

Strong's H974 is tagged on 29 words in 28 verses across 9 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Genesis 42:15 and last appears in Malachi 3:15.