בָּחֽוּר
𐤁𐤇𐤅𐤓
bachur
chosen
a primitive root; properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select; acceptable, appoint, choose (choice), excellent, join, be rather, require.
2 Chronicles 13:17 · Word #14
Lexicon H977
| Lemma | בָּחַר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤁𐤇𐤓 |
| Transliteration | bâchar |
| Strong's | H977 |
| In-context | chosen |
Morphology HVqsmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple active |
| Conjugation | s — Participle Passive — The one receiving the action |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H977-06
chosen young man
| Root | בחר (b-ḥ-r) |
| Core Meanings | to choose, select, test, prefer, appoint |
| Semantic Range | young man, choice youth, selected warrior, vigorous man in his prime |
| Conceptual Significance | This term conveys the idea of one in the prime of strength and desirability—literally a "chosen" individual. It often denotes the vigor and value of youth, and in military contexts can imply a select or elite young warrior, highlighting themes of selection, strength, and excellence. |
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular absolute; often parsed as Qal passive participle functioning substantively, and in some contexts lexicalized as a noun meaning "young man." No pronominal suffix; absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form reflects the root בחר ("to choose, select") and functions as a masculine singular form, often a Qal passive participle used substantively. "Chosen young man" preserves the idea of one who is selected or choice, while accurately reflecting the masculine singular morphology. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root בחר (to choose, select, test, prefer, appoint)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H977-01 |
bachar | he has chosen |
H977-02 |
bachareta | you have selected |
H977-03 |
bachareti | I have selected |
Word Usage (170 occurrences of H977)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 6:2 | בָּחָֽרוּ | bacharu | they chose |
| Genesis 13:11 | וַ/יִּבְחַר | vayivechar | and chose |
| Exodus 14:7 | בָּח֔וּר | bachur | chosen |