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Lexicon :: Strong's H2713 - ḥāqar

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חָקַר
Transliteration
ḥāqar
Pronunciation
khaw-kar'
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
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TWOT Reference: 729

Strong’s Definitions

חָקַר châqar, khaw-kar'; a primitive root; properly, to penetrate; hence, to examine intimately:—find out, (make) search (out), seek (out), sound, try.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 27x

The KJV translates Strong's H2713 in the following manner: search (12x), search out (9x), found out (2x), seek out (1x), seek (1x), sounded (1x), try (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 27x
The KJV translates Strong's H2713 in the following manner: search (12x), search out (9x), found out (2x), seek out (1x), seek (1x), sounded (1x), try (1x).

  1. to search, search for, search out, examine, investigate

    1. (Qal)

      1. to search (for)

      2. to search through, explore

      3. to examine thoroughly

    2. (Niphal)

      1. to be searched out, be found out, be ascertained, be examined

    3. (Piel) to search out, seek out

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
חָקַר châqar, khaw-kar'; a primitive root; properly, to penetrate; hence, to examine intimately:—find out, (make) search (out), seek (out), sound, try.
STRONGS H2713: Abbreviations
† [חָקַר] verb search (Late Hebrew id., Niph. passive, Aramaic חֲקַר) —
Qal Perfect 3rd person masculine singular suffix וַחֲקָרוֺ consecutive Proverbs 18:17; חֲקָרָהּ Job 28:27; וְחָֽקַרְתָּ֫ Deuteronomy 13:15 etc.; Imperfect יַחְקֹר Job 13:19; יַחֲקָרֿ Psalm 44:22; יַחְקְרֶנּוּ Proverbs 28:11; אֶחְקֹר 1 Samuel 20:12; תַּחְקְרוּן Job 32:11; נַחְקֹ֑רָה Lamentations 3:40 etc.; Imperative חָקְרֵ֫נִי Psalm 139:23; חִקְרוּ Judges 18:2; Infinitive חֲקֹר 2 Samuel 10:3 + 2 times; לַחְקוֺר Proverbs 23:30; לְחָקְרָהּ Judges 18:2; —
1. search (for), followed by accusative Proverbs 23:30; Job 32:11; absolute וְדָרַשְׁתָּ֫ וְחָקַרְתָּ֫ וְשָׁאַלְתָּ֫ הֵיטֵיב Deuteronomy 13:15; literal Ezekiel 39:14 (i.e. for bones unburied).
2. a. search through, explore, literally, object הארץ Judges 18:2 (|| רַגֵּל) Judges 18:2, 1 Chronicles 19:3 (|| id.); city העיר 2 Samuel 10:3 (|| id.), of mining Job 28:3; search out a subject or matter Job 5:27; Job 28:27; Proverbs 25:2; Psalm 44:22.
b. search a man, find out his sentiments (AV sound him) 1 Samuel 20:12.
c. of י׳ searching man, with accusative Psalm 139:1 (|| ידע), Psalm 139:23 (|| id.) Job 13:9, compare Jeremiah 17:10 (object לֵב).
d. of examining thoroughly, so as to expose weakness in a case Job 29:16; Proverbs 18:17, compare Proverbs 28:11; so of self-examination דרכים ח׳ Lamentations 3:40 (|| חפשׂ).
Niph. Perfect נֶחְקַר 1 Kings 7:47; 2 Chronicles 4:18; Imperfect יֵחָקֵר Jeremiah 46:23; יֵחָֽקְרוּ Jeremiah 31:37 be searched out, found out, ascertained, 1 Kings 7:47; 2 Chronicles 4:18 (weight of the bronze used in temple utensils), of forest Jeremiah 46:23; searched out, Jeremiah 31:37 subject מוסדיֿ ארץ
Pi. Perfect חִקֵּר Ecclesiastes 12:9 he sought out many proverbs (מְשָׁלִים; || אִזֵּן).
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Deuteronomy

13:15; 13:15

Judges

18:2; 18:2; 18:2; 18:2

1 Samuel

20:12; 20:12

2 Samuel

10:3; 10:3

1 Kings

7:47; 7:47

1 Chronicles

19:3

2 Chronicles

4:18; 4:18

Job

5:27; 13:9; 13:19; 28:3; 28:27; 28:27; 29:16; 32:11; 32:11

Psalms

44:22; 44:22; 139:1; 139:23; 139:23

Proverbs

18:17; 18:17; 23:30; 23:30; 25:2; 28:11; 28:11

Ecclesiastes

12:9

Jeremiah

17:10; 31:37; 31:37; 46:23; 46:23

Lamentations

3:40; 3:40

Ezekiel

39:14

H2713

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Strong's Number H2713 matches the Hebrew חָקַר (ḥāqar),
which occurs 27 times in 26 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 13:14

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 13:14 - (LXX 13:15) then thou shalt enquire and ask, and search diligently, and behold, if the thing is clearly true, and this abomination has taken place among you,

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Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 18:2

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 18:2 - And the sons of Dan sent from their families five men of valour, from Saraa and from Esthaol, to spy out the land and to [fn]search it; and they said to them, Go and search out the land. And they came as far as the mount of Ephraim to the house of Michaias and they lodged there,

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Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 20:12

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 20:12 - And Jonathan said to David, The Lord God of Israel knows that I will sound my father as I have an opportunity, [fn]three several times, and, behold, if good should be determined concerning David, and I do not send to thee to the field,

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 10:3 - And the princes of the children of Ammon said to Annon their lord, Is it to honour thy father before thee that David has sent comforters to thee? Has not David rather sent his servants to thee that they should search the city, and spy it out and examine it?

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 7:47

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 7:47 - (LXX 7:32) There was no [fn]reckoning of the brass of which he made all these works, from the very great abundance, there was no end of the [fn]weight of the brass.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 19:3

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 19:3 - And the chiefs of the children of Ammon said to Anan, Is it to honour thy father before thee, that David has sent comforters to thee? Have not his servants come to thee that they might search the city, and to spy out the land?

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 4:18 - So Solomon made all these vessels in great abundance, for the quantity of brass failed not.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 5:27

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 5:27 - Behold, we have thus sought out these matters; these are what we have heard: but do thou reflect with thyself, if thou hast done anything wrong.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:9

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:9 - For it were well if he would thoroughly search you: for though doing all things in your power ye should attach yourselves to him,

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 28:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 28:3 - He has set a bound to darkness, and he searches out every limit: a stone is darkness, and the shadow of death.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 28:27

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 28:27 - Then he saw it, and declared it: he prepared it and traced it out.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 29:16

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 29:16 - I was the father of the helpless; and I searched out the cause which I knew not.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 32:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 32:11 - Hearken to my words; for I will speak in your hearing, until ye shall have tried the matter with words:

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 44:21 - (LXX 43:22) for he knows the secrets of the heart.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 139:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 139:1 - (LXX 138:1) For the end, a Psalm of David.[fn] O Lord, thou hast proved me, and known me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 139:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 139:23 - (LXX 138:23) Prove me, O God, and know my heart; examine me, and know my paths;

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 18:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 18:17 - A righteous man accuses himself at the beginning of his speech, but [fn]when he has entered upon the attack, the adversary is reproved.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:30

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:30 - Are not those of them that stay long at wine? are not those of them that haunt the places where banquets are? Be not drunk with wine; but converse with just men, and converse with them [fn]openly.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 25:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 25:2 - The glory of God conceals a matter: but the glory of a king honours business.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:11 - A rich man is wise in his own conceit; but an intelligent poor man will condemn him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 12:9

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 12:9 - And because the Preacher was wise above others, so it was that he taught man excellent knowledge, and the ear will trace out the parables.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 17:10 - I the Lord try the hearts, and prove the reins, to give to every one according to his ways, and according to the fruits of his devices.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 31:37

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 31:37 - (LXX 38:35) Though the sky should be raised to a greater height, saith the Lord, and though the ground of the earth should be sunk lower beneath, yet I will not cast off the family of Israel, saith the Lord, for all that they have done.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 46:23 - (LXX 26:23) They shall cut down her forest, saith the Lord, for their number cannot at all be conjectured, for it exceeds the locust in multitude, and they are innumerable.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLam 3:40

Unchecked Copy BoxLam 3:40 - Nun. Our way has been searched out and examined, and we will turn to the Lord.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 39:14

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 39:14 - And they shall appoint men continually to go over the land, to bury them that have been left on the face of the earth, to cleanse it after the space of seven months, and they shall seek them out.
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