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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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Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

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 Box Deu 13:14

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 13:14 - You must investigate thoroughly and inquire carefully. If it is indeed true that such a disgraceful thing is being done among you,

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 18:2

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 18:2 - The Danites sent out from their whole tribe five representatives, capable men from Zorah and Eshtaol, to spy out the land and explore it. They said to them, "Go, explore the land." They came to the Ephraimite hill country and spent the night at Micah's house.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 20:12

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 20:12 - Jonathan said to David, "The LORD God of Israel is my witness. I will feel out my father about this time the day after tomorrow. If he is favorably inclined toward David, will I not then send word to you and let you know?

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 10:3

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 10:3 - the Ammonite officials said to their lord Hanun, "Do you really think David is trying to honor your father by sending these messengers to express his sympathy? No, David has sent his servants to you to get information about the city and spy on it so they can overthrow it!"

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 7:47

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 7:47 - Solomon left all these items unweighed; there were so many of them they did not weigh the bronze.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 19:3

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 19:3 - the Ammonite officials said to Hanun, "Do you really think David is trying to honor your father by sending these messengers to express his sympathy? No, his servants have come to you so they can get information and spy out the land!"

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 4:18

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 4:18 - Solomon made so many of these items they did not weigh the bronze.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 5:27

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 5:27 - Look, we have investigated this, so it is true. Hear it, and apply it for your own good."

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 13:9

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:9 - Would it turn out well if he would examine you? Or as one deceives a man would you deceive him?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 28:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 28:3 - Man puts an end to the darkness; he searches the farthest recesses for the ore in the deepest darkness.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 28:27

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 28:27 - then he looked at wisdom and assessed its value; he established it and examined it closely.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 29:16

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 29:16 - I was a father to the needy, and I investigated the case of the person I did not know;

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 32:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 32:11 - Look, I waited for you to speak; I listened closely to your wise thoughts,while you were searching for words.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 44:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 44:21 - would not God discover it, for he knows one's thoughts?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 139:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 139:1 - O LORD, you examine me and know.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 139:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 139:23 - Examine me, and probe my thoughts! Test me, and know my concerns!

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 18:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 18:17 - The first to state his case seems right, until his opponent begins to cross-examine him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 23:30

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:30 - Those who linger over wine, those who go looking for mixed wine.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 25:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 25:2 - It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and it is the glory of a king to search out a matter.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 28:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:11 - A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ecc 12:9

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 12:9 - Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught knowledge to the people; he carefully evaluated and arranged many proverbs.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 17:10

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 17:10 - I, the LORD, probe into people's minds. I examine people's hearts. I deal with each person according to how he has behaved. I give them what they deserve based on what they have done.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 31:37

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 31:37 - The LORD says, "I will not reject all the descendants of Israel because of all that they have done. That could only happen if the heavens above could be measured or the foundations of the earth below could all be explored," says the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 46:23

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 46:23 - The population of Egypt is like a vast, impenetrable forest. But I, the LORD, affirm that the enemy will cut them down. For those who chop them down will be more numerous than locusts. They will be too numerous to count.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lam 3:40

Unchecked Copy BoxLam 3:40 - Let us carefully examine our ways, and let us return to the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 39:14

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 39:14 - They will designate men to scout continually through the land, burying those who remain on the surface of the ground, in order to cleanse it. They will search for seven full months.
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