Strong’s definition
properly, to plough, or (generally) break forth, i.e. (figuratively) to inspect, admire, care for, consider
KJV gloss list in the source
(make) inquire (-ry), (make) search, seek out.
Source pronunciation notation: baw-kar
Derivation recorded by Strong
a primitive root;
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