בַּקֵּ֖שׁ

𐤁𐤒𐤔

bâqash

seek

To seek intentionally, with persistence or effort, often involving inquiry, pursuit, or desire. In the Hebrew Bible, בָּקַשׁ typically denotes actively seeking to find or obtain something (e.g., information, objects, persons, or favor), to make a formal request or petition, or to pursue a goal or outcome. Contexts of use range from searching for someone, seeking God's guidance or presence, inquiring after information, or making specific requests. The nuance may shift from a physical act of searching, to a more abstract sense of desire or striving.

H1245

1 Samuel 9:3 · Word #19

Lexicon H1245

Lemmaבָּקַשׁ
Lemma (Paleo)𐤁𐤒𐤔
Transliterationbâqash
Strong'sH1245
DefinitionTo seek intentionally, with persistence or effort, often involving inquiry, pursuit, or desire. In the Hebrew Bible, בָּקַשׁ typically denotes actively seeking to find or obtain something (e.g., information, objects, persons, or favor), to make a formal request or petition, or to pursue a goal or outcome. Contexts of use range from searching for someone, seeking God's guidance or presence, inquiring after information, or making specific requests. The nuance may shift from a physical act of searching, to a more abstract sense of desire or striving.

Morphology HVpv2ms All morphology codes

Part of Speech V — Verb — An action or state
Binyan p — Piel — Intensive active
Conjugation v — Imperative — A command
Person 2 — 2nd person — Second person ("you")
Gender m — Masculine — Masculine
Number s — Singular — Singular

Common Translation

Phraseseek

SIBI-P1 Translation H1245-04

earnestly seek

Morphological NotesVerb, Piel stem (intensive), imperative, 2nd person masculine singular.
Rendering RationaleThe Piel stem conveys an intensive or deliberate action, so "earnestly seek" reflects purposeful, persistent pursuit. The imperative 2nd masculine singular is rendered as a direct command addressed to one male individual.

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