Strong’s H1245
בָּקַשׁ — bâqash
בָּקַשׁ (bâqash, Strong’s H1245) means: to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after.
to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- H1245
- /baw-kash'/
- 225× in the Bible
- Transliteration
- bâqash
- Pronunciation
- baw-kash'
- Occurrences
- 225
Meaning
- Hebrew
- בָּקַשׁ
- Definition
- to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- Derivation
- a primitive root;
- King James Version renders it as
- ask, beg, beseech, desire, enquire, get, make inquisition, procure, (make) request, require, seek (for).
Words derived from bâqash
- בַּקָּשָׁה baqqâshâhH1246 · a petition · 8×
Where it appears
The first verses that use bâqash (225 times in all).
Sources
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