Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “בָּחִיר”
Understanding bâchîyr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
choose, chosen one, elect. - select 1) chosen, choice one, chosen one, elect (of God)
H972
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
בָּחִיר
Phoneticbaw-kheer'
Transliterationbâchîyr
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
choose, chosen one, elect. - select 1) chosen, choice one, chosen one, elect (of God)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
13 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 21:6 | “Let seven men of his sons be delivered unto us, and we will hang them up unto the Lord in Gibeah of Saul, whom the Lord did choose. And the king said, I will give them.” Word: בָּחִיר (bâchîyr) | |
| 1 Chronicles 16:13 | “O ye seed of Israel his servant, ye children of Jacob, his chosen ones.” Word: בָּחִיר (bâchîyr) | |
| Psalms 105:43 | “And he brought forth his people with joy, and his chosen with gladness:” Word: בָּחִיר (bâchîyr) | |
| Isaiah 65:9 | “And I will bring forth a seed out of Jacob, and out of Judah an inheritor of my mountains: and mine elect shall inherit it, and my servants shall dwell there.” Word: בָּחִיר (bâchîyr) |