Strong's H1245 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: בָּקַשׁ (bâqash)

Pronunciation: baw-kash'

POS: baw-kash' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after; ask, beg, beseech, desire, enquire, get, make inquisition, procure, (make) request, require, seek (for).

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

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to seek, require, desire, exact, request
• 2. 1a) (Piel)
• 3. 1a1) to seek to find
• 4. 1a2) to seek to secure
• 5. 1a3) to seek the face
• 6. 1a4) to desire, demand
• 7. 1a5) to require, exact
• 8. 1a6) to ask, request
• 9. 1b) (Pual) to be sought

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G114
• GREEK G327
• GREEK G426
• GREEK G515
• GREEK G1011
• GREEK G1567
• GREEK G1905
• GREEK G1914
• GREEK G1934
• GREEK G1980
• GREEK G2045
• GREEK G2147
• GREEK G2212
• GREEK G2323
• GREEK G3868
• GREEK G4347

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