Strongs Number: H7836
- Hebrew Word
- שָׁחַר
- Transliteration
- shâchar
- Phonetic
- shaw-khar'
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
properly to {dawn} that {is} (figuratively) be (up) early at any task (with the implication of earnestness); by extension to search for (with painstaking)
- BDB Definition
-
1. to seek, seek early or earnestly, look early or diligently for
a. (Qal) to look for diligently, seek
b. (Piel) to seek, seek early
- Origin
- A primitive root
- Bible Usage
- [do something] {betimes} enquire {early} rise (seek) {betimes} seek (diligently) {early} in the morning).