Hebrew Lexicon Strong's Concordance Definition

Strong's H977: בָּחַר (bâchar) Definition

Strong's number
H977
Lemma
בָּחַר
Transliteration
bâchar
Pronunciation
baw-khar'
Strong's definition
properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select acceptable, appoint, choose (choice), excellent, join, be rather, require. a primitive root;

163 instances of the word בָּחַר bâchar (H977)


  • Zechariah 1:17 - Cry Thus saith Thus saith and the LORD of hosts shall yet be spread abroad My cities through prosperity shall yet comfort and the LORD Zion and shall yet choose Jerusalem

  • Zechariah 2:12 - shall inherit And the LORD Judah his portion land in the holy and shall choose Jerusalem

  • Zechariah 3:2 - said And the LORD thee O Satan rebuke And the LORD thee O Satan rebuke And the LORD that hath chosen Jerusalem thee is not this a brand plucked out of the fire