בָּחַ֨רְתָּ֙
𐤁𐤇𐤓𐤕
bâchar
chose
To choose, select, or prefer. Used to denote the act of choosing or selecting something or someone, often with the implication of preference or approval. In certain contexts, carries the nuance of choosing for a special function, purpose, or relationship, particularly in reference to individuals, groups, locations, or objects. May imply both human and divine choosing.
Nehemiah 9:7 · Word #6
Lexicon H977
| Lemma | בָּחַר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤁𐤇𐤓 |
| Transliteration | bâchar |
| Strong's | H977 |
| Definition | To choose, select, or prefer. Used to denote the act of choosing or selecting something or someone, often with the implication of preference or approval. In certain contexts, carries the nuance of choosing for a special function, purpose, or relationship, particularly in reference to individuals, groups, locations, or objects. May imply both human and divine choosing. |
Morphology HVqp2ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple active |
| Conjugation | p — Perfect — Completed action |
| Person | 2 — 2nd person — Second person ("you") |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | chose |
SIBI-P1 Translation H977-02
you chose
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Qal stem, perfect (suffix conjugation), 2nd person masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal stem expresses the simple active action of choosing. The perfect 2nd person masculine singular form denotes a completed action performed by you (masculine singular), hence "you chose." |
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