בָּקַשׁ
bâqash(baw-kash')
“to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after”
225 occurrencesOld TestamentCommon word
Definition
Strong’s Definition
to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
Translated in KJV as
askbegbeseechdesireenquiregetmake inquisitionprocure(make) requestrequireseek (for).
Etymology
a primitive root;
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“Then Naomi her mother in law said unto her, My daughter, shall I not seek rest for thee, that it may be well with thee?”
— Ruth 3:1