Strong's H977 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: בָּחַר (bâchar)

Pronunciation: baw-khar'

POS: baw-khar' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select; acceptable, appoint, choose (choice), excellent, join, be rather, require.

KJV Usage: acceptable, appoint, choose (choice), excellent, join, be rather, require.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to choose, elect, decide for
• 2. 1a) (Qal) to choose
• 3. 1b) (Niphal) to be chosen
• 4. 1c) (Pual) to be chosen, selected

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G138
• GREEK G140
• GREEK G701
• GREEK G1252
• GREEK G1381
• GREEK G1551
• GREEK G1586
• GREEK G1588
• GREEK G1807
• GREEK G1937
• GREEK G1951
• GREEK G2206
• GREEK G2841
• GREEK G3353
• GREEK G4448

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