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H1245 · בָּקַשׁ

bâqash

Primary-Source Attested

Strong’s definition

to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after

KJV gloss list in the source

ask, beg, beseech, desire, enquire, get, make inquisition, procure, (make) request, require, seek (for).

Source pronunciation notation: baw-kash'

Derivation recorded by Strong

a primitive root;

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