The meaning of “בָּחַן”
Understanding bâchan reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
examine, prove, tempt, try (trial). - to test (especially metals) - generally and figuratively, to investigate 1) to exa...
בָּחַן
examine, prove, tempt, try (trial). - to test (especially metals) - generally and figuratively, to investigate 1) to examine, try, prove 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to examine, scrutinise 1a2) to test, prove, try (of gold, persons, the heart, man of God) 1b) (Niphal) to be tried, proved 1c) (Pual) to make a trial
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 42:16 | “Send one of you, and let him fetch your brother, and ye shall be kept in prison, that your words may be proved, whether there be any truth in you: or else by the life of Pharaoh surely ye are spies.” Word: בָּחַן (bâchan) | |
| 1 Chronicles 29:17 | “I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee.” Word: בָּחַן (bâchan) | |
| Job 23:10 | “But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.” Word: בָּחַן (bâchan) | |
| Psalms 26:2 | “Examine me, O Lord, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.” Word: בָּחַן (bâchan) | |
| Proverbs 17:3 | “The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the Lord trieth the hearts.” Word: בָּחַן (bâchan) |
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