Word Study
The meaning of “בָּכַר”
Understanding bâkar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
H1069
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
בָּכַר
Phoneticbaw-kar'
Transliterationbâkar
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
make firstborn, be firstling, bring forth first child (new fruit). - to give the birthright 1) to be born first 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to bear early, new fruit 1a2) to give the right of the firstborn 1a2a) to make as firstborn 1a2b) to constitute as firstborn 1b) (Pual) 1b1) to be born a firstling 1b2) to be made a firstling 1c) (Hiphil) one bearing her first child
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
4x
Most Frequent Book
Leviticus
Book Distribution
Leviticus1
Deuteronomy1
Jeremiah1
Ezekiel1
Devotional Reflection
How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'בָּכַר' deepen your understanding of Leviticus 27:26?