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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 Box Deu 13:14

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 13:14 - and thou hast enquired, and searched, and asked diligently, and lo, truth; the thing is established; this abomination hath been done in thy midst:

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 18:2

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 18:2 - And the sons of Dan send, out of their family, five men of them, men, sons of valour, from Zorah, and from Eshtaol, to traverse the land, and to search it, and they say unto them, 'Go, search the land;' and they come into the hill-country of Ephraim, unto the house of Micah, and lodge there.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 20:12

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 20:12 - And Jonathan saith unto David, 'Jehovah, God of Israel -- when I search my father, about this time to-morrow or the third day, and lo, good is towards David, and I do not then send unto thee, and have uncovered thine ear --

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 10:3

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 10:3 - And the heads of the Bene-Ammon say unto Hanun their lord, 'Is David honouring thy father in thine eyes because he hath sent to thee comforters? for to search the city, and to spy it, and to overthrow it, hath not David sent his servants unto thee?'

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 7:47

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 7:47 - And Solomon placeth the whole of the vessels; because of the very great abundance, the weight of the brass hath not been searched out.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 19:3

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 19:3 - and the heads of the sons of Ammon say to Hanun, 'Is David honouring thy father, in thine eyes, because he hath sent to thee comforters? in order to search, and to overthrow, and to spy out, the land, have not his servants come in unto thee?'

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 4:18

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 4:18 - And Solomon maketh all these vessels in great abundance, that the weight of the brass hath not been searched out.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 5:27

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 5:27 - Lo, this -- we searched it out -- it is right, hearken; And thou, know for thyself!

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 13:9

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 13:9 - Is it good that He doth search you, If, as one mocketh at a man, ye mock at Him?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 28:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 28:3 - An end hath he set to darkness, And to all perfection he is searching, A stone of darkness and death-shade.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 28:27

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 28:27 - Then He hath seen and declareth it, He hath prepared it, and also searched it out,

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 29:16

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 29:16 - A father I am to the needy, And the cause I have not known I search out.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 32:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 32:11 - Lo, I have waited for your words, I give ear unto your reasons, Till ye search out sayings.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 44:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 44:21 - Doth not God search out this? For He knoweth the secrets of the heart.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 139:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 139:1 - To the Overseer. -- A Psalm by David. Jehovah, Thou hast searched me, and knowest.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 139:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 139:23 - Search me, O God, and know my heart, Try me, and know my thoughts,

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 18:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 18:17 - Righteous is the first in his own cause, His neighbour cometh and hath searched him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 23:30

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:30 - Those tarrying by the wine, Those going in to search out mixed wine.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 25:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 25:2 - The honour of God is to hide a thing, And the honour of kings to search out a matter.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 28:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 28:11 - A rich man is wise in his own eyes, And the intelligent poor searcheth him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ecc 12:9

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 12:9 - And further, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge, and gave ear, and sought out -- he made right many similes.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 17:10

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 17:10 - I Jehovah do search the heart, try the reins, Even to give to each according to his way, According to the fruit of his doings.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 31:37

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 31:37 - Thus said Jehovah: If the heavens above be measured, And the foundations of earth below searched, Even I kick against all the seed of Israel, For all that they have done, An affirmation of Jehovah.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 46:23

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 46:23 - They have cut down her forest, An affirmation of Jehovah -- for it is not searched, For they have been more than the grasshopper, And they have no numbering.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lam 3:40

Unchecked Copy BoxLam 3:40 - We search our ways, and investigate, And turn back unto Jehovah.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 39:14

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 39:14 - And men for continual employment they separate, passing on through the land, burying with those passing by those who are left on the face of the earth, to cleanse it: at the end of seven months they search.
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