Strong’s definition
to seek or ask
KJV gloss list in the source
ask, desire, make (petition), pray, request, seek.
Source pronunciation notation: beh-aw'
Derivation recorded by Strong
(Aramaic) or בְּעָה; (Aramaic), corresponding to H1158 (בָּעָה);
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