Strong's Lexicon boqer: Morning Original Word: בּוֹקִר Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּקַר (bakar), meaning "to seek, inquire, consider." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4404 (πρωΐ, proi) – morning, early - G3722 (ὄρθρος, orthros) – dawn, early morning Usage: The Hebrew word "boqer" primarily refers to the morning or the break of day. It signifies the time of day when light first appears, marking the transition from night to day. In the biblical context, "boqer" is often associated with new beginnings, renewal, and the mercies of God that are fresh every morning. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the day was divided into evening and morning, with the morning being a significant time for various activities. It was a time for offering sacrifices, beginning work, and seeking God's guidance. The morning was seen as a symbol of hope and divine faithfulness, as reflected in the daily renewal of creation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom baqar Definition a herdsman NASB Translation herdsman (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance herdman Properly, active participle from baqar as denominative from baqar; a cattle-tender -- herdman. see HEBREW baqar see HEBREW baqar Forms and Transliterations בוֹקֵ֥ר בוקר ḇō·w·qêr ḇōwqêr voKerLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Amos 7:14 HEB: אָנֹ֑כִי כִּֽי־ בוֹקֵ֥ר אָנֹ֖כִי וּבוֹלֵ֥ס NAS: of a prophet; for I am a herdsman and a grower KJV: son; but I [was] an herdman, and a gatherer INT: I I am a herdsman and a grower 1 Occurrence |
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