Strongs Number: H977
| Hebrew Word: | בָּחַר |
| Transliteration: | bâchar |
| Phonetic: | baw-khar' |
| Part of Speech: | Verb |
| Strongs Definition: | properly to {try} that {is} (by implication) select |
| BDB Definition: |
1. to choose, elect, decide for a. (Qal) to choose b. (Niphal) to be chosen c. (Pual) to be chosen, selected |
| Origin: | A primitive root |
| Bible Usage: | {acceptable} {appoint} choose ({choice}) {excellent} {join} be {rather} require. |