בָּחַר
bâchar(baw-khar')
“properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select”
171 occurrencesOld TestamentCommon word
Definition
Strong’s Definition
properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
Translated in KJV as
acceptableappointchoose (choice)excellentjoinbe ratherrequire.
Etymology
a primitive root;
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“Then Saul's anger was kindled against Jonathan, and he said unto him, Thou son of the perverse rebellious woman, do not I know that thou hast chosen the son of Jesse to thine own confusion, and unto t…”