The meaning of “שָׁחַר”
Understanding shâchar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(do something) betimes, enquire early, rise (seek) betimes, seek diligently) early, in the morning). - properly, to dawn...
שָׁחַר
(do something) betimes, enquire early, rise (seek) betimes, seek diligently) early, in the morning). - properly, to dawn, i.e. (figuratively) be (up) early at any task (with the implication of earnestness) - by extension, to search for (with painstaking) 1) to seek, seek early or earnestly, look early or diligently for 1a) (Qal) to look for diligently, seek 1b) (Piel) to seek, seek early
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 8:5 | “If thou wouldest seek unto God betimes, and make thy supplication to the Almighty;” Word: שָׁחַר (shâchar) | |
| Psalms 78:34 | “When he slew them, then they sought him: and they returned and enquired early after God.” Word: שָׁחַר (shâchar) | |
| Proverbs 8:17 | “I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.” Word: שָׁחַר (shâchar) | |
| Isaiah 26:9 | “With my soul have I desired thee in the night; yea, with my spirit within me will I seek thee early: for when thy judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness.” Word: שָׁחַר (shâchar) | |
| Hosea 5:15 | “I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek my face: in their affliction they will seek me early. ” Word: שָׁחַר (shâchar) |
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