Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “בַּקָּשָׁה”
Understanding baqqâshâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
request. - a petition 1) request, entreaty, petition
H1246
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
בַּקָּשָׁה
Phoneticbak-kaw-shaw'
Transliterationbaqqâshâh
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
request. - a petition 1) request, entreaty, petition
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
8 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ezra 7:6 | “This Ezra went up from Babylon; and he was a ready scribe in the law of Moses, which the Lord God of Israel had given: and the king granted him all his request, according to the hand of the Lord his God upon him.” Word: בַּקָּשָׁה (baqqâshâh) | |
| Esther 5:8 | “If I have found favour in the sight of the king, and if it please the king to grant my petition, and to perform my request, let the king and Haman come to the banquet that I shall prepare for them, and I will do to morrow as the king hath said.” Word: בַּקָּשָׁה (baqqâshâh) |
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