Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “בּוֹקֵר”
Understanding bôwqêr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
properly, active participle from בָּקַר as denominative from בָּקָר herdman. - a cattle-tender 1) herdsman
H951
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
בּוֹקֵר
Phoneticbo-kare'
Transliterationbôwqêr
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
properly, active participle from בָּקַר as denominative from בָּקָר herdman. - a cattle-tender 1) herdsman
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Amos 7:14 | “Then answered Amos, and said to Amaziah, I was no prophet, neither was I a prophet’s son; but I was an herdman, and a gatherer of sycomore fruit:” Word: בּוֹקֵר (bôwqêr) |