Strong's H7836 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: שָׁחַר (shâchar)

Pronunciation: shaw-khar'

POS: shaw-khar' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; properly, to dawn, i.e. (figuratively) be (up) early at any task (with the implication of earnestness); by extension, to search for (with painstaking); (do something) betimes, enquire early, rise (seek) betimes, seek diligently) early, in the morning).

KJV Usage: (do something) betimes, enquire early, rise (seek) betimes, seek diligently) early, in the morning).

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to seek, seek early or earnestly, look early or diligently for
• 2. 1a) (Qal) to look for diligently, seek
• 3. 1b) (Piel) to seek, seek early

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G1960
• GREEK G2212
• GREEK G3719
• GREEK G4406

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