Lexicon bachur: Young man, chosen one Original Word: בָּחוּר Strong's Exhaustive Concordance choice young man, chosen Or bachur {baw-khoor'}; participle passive of bachar; properly, selected, i.e. A youth (often collective) -- (choice) young (man), chosen, X hole. see HEBREW bachar NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originpass. part. of bachar Definition a young man NASB Translation choice (4), vigorous young men (1), young man (6), young men (35). Brown-Driver-Briggs בָּחוּר noun masculine young man Isaiah 62:5 7t.; plural בַּחוּרִים (intensive with daghesh forte implicit) Proverbs 20:29 13t.; construct בַּחוּרֵי Ezekiel 23:6 4t.; suffix בַּחוּרַי etc. Lamentations 1:18 16t.; — young man (choice, in the prime of manhood) 1 Samuel 9:2; Ecclesiastes 11:9; Isaiah 62:5; collective young men Jeremiah 15:8; בָּחוּר וּבְתוּלָה young men and virgins Deuteronomy 32:25; 2Chronicles 36:17; Jeremiah 51:22; Ezekiel 9:6; usually plural Judges 14:10; Ruth 3:10; 1 Samuel 8:16; 2 Kings 8:12; 2Chronicles 36:17; Proverbs 20:29; Isaiah 9:17; Isaiah 31:8; Isaiah 40:30; Jeremiah 6:11; Jeremiah 9:20; Jeremiah 11:22; Jeremiah 18:21; Jeremiah 48:15; Jeremiah 49:26; Jeremiah 50:3; Jeremiah 51:3; Lamentations 1:15; Lamentations 5:13,14; Ezekiel 33:6,12,23; Ezekiel 30:17; Joel 3:1; Amos 2:11; Amos 4:10; "" בתולות Psalm 78:63; Psalm 148:12; Isaiah 23:4; Jeremiah 31:13; Lamentations 1:18; Lamentations 2:21; Amos 8:13; Zechariah 9:17. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root verb בָּחַר (bachar), meaning "to choose" or "to select."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1415: δυνατός (dunatos) • Often translated as "mighty" or "powerful," this Greek term can correspond to the strength and capability implied by בָּחוּר (bachur). Usage: The word בָּחוּר (bachur) appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Bible, often describing young men who are chosen for their vigor, strength, or suitability for a particular role or task. It is used both literally and metaphorically to convey the idea of being in the prime of life. Context: The term בָּחוּר (bachur) is frequently used in the Old Testament to describe young men who are in the prime of their physical and mental capabilities. This word is often associated with qualities such as strength, vitality, and readiness for battle or service. For instance, in Isaiah 40:30, it is written, "Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall," highlighting the natural vigor of young men, yet also their human limitations. In the context of military service, בָּחוּר (bachur) is used to describe those who are chosen for their physical prowess and ability to serve as warriors, as seen in passages like 1 Samuel 8:16, where young men are conscripted for service. The term also appears in poetic and prophetic literature, symbolizing the ideal qualities of youth and the potential for future leadership and strength. The use of בָּחוּר (bachur) underscores the cultural value placed on youth as a time of opportunity and potential in ancient Israelite society. Forms and Transliterations בְּחוּרֵ֣י בַּ֣חֻרֶ֔יהָ בַּֽחוּרִ֔ים בַּֽחוּרָ֖יו בַּח֣וּרֵיהֶ֔ם בַּח֣וּרֵיכֶ֔ם בַּח֥וּרֵי בַּח֨וּרֵי בַּחוּרִ֖ים בַּחוּרִ֣ים בַּחוּרִ֥ים בַּחוּרִים֙ בַּחוּרֵיהֶ֤ם בַּחוּרֵיכֶ֧ם בַּחוּרָ֑י בַּחוּרָ֜יו בַּחוּרָ֥יו בַחוּרֶ֖יהָ בָּח֑וּר בָּח֔וּר בָּח֖וּר בָּח֣וּר בָּח֥וּר בָּחַ֙רְתִּי֙ בָּחַ֣ר בָּחֽוּר׃ בָּחוּר֙ בָח֖וּר בָח֣וּר בחור בחור׃ בחורי בחוריה בחוריהם בחוריו בחוריכם בחורים בחר בחריה בחרתי הַבַּ֣חוּרִ֔ים הַבַּֽחוּרִים֙ הַבַּחוּרִֽים׃ הבחורים הבחורים׃ וְהַבַּחוּרִ֖ים וּבַחֻֽרֵיהֶם֙ וּבַחֻרִ֥ים וּבַחוּרִ֖ים וּבַחוּרֵ֖י וּבַחוּרַ֖י וּבַחוּרָ֖יו וּמִבַּחוּרֵיכֶ֖ם ובחורי ובחוריו ובחורים ובחריהם ובחרים והבחורים ומבחוריכם bā·ḥar bā·ḥar·tî ba·ḥū·rāw ba·ḥū·rāy ba·ḥū·rê ba·ḥu·re·hā ḇa·ḥū·re·hā ba·ḥū·rê·hem ba·ḥū·rê·ḵem ba·ḥū·rîm bā·ḥūr ḇā·ḥūr baChar baCharti baChur bachuRai bachuRav baChurei bachureiChem bachuReiha bachureiHem bachuRim bāḥar bāḥartî bāḥūr ḇāḥūr baḥūrāw baḥūrāy baḥūrê baḥurehā ḇaḥūrehā baḥūrêhem baḥūrêḵem baḥūrîm bə·ḥū·rê bechuRei bəḥūrê hab·ba·ḥū·rîm habbachuRim habbaḥūrîm ū·ḇa·ḥū·rāw ū·ḇa·ḥū·ray ū·ḇa·ḥū·rê ū·ḇa·ḥu·rê·hem ū·ḇa·ḥu·rîm ū·ḇa·ḥū·rîm ū·mib·ba·ḥū·rê·ḵem ūḇaḥūrāw ūḇaḥūray ūḇaḥūrê ūḇaḥurêhem ūḇaḥurîm ūḇaḥūrîm umibbachureiChem ūmibbaḥūrêḵem uvachuRai uvachuRav uvachuRei uvachureiHem uvachuRim vaChur vachuReiha vehabbachuRim wə·hab·ba·ḥū·rîm wəhabbaḥūrîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 14:7 HEB: מֵא֥וֹת רֶ֙כֶב֙ בָּח֔וּר וְכֹ֖ל רֶ֣כֶב INT: hundred chariots young and all the chariots Deuteronomy 32:25 Judges 14:10 Judges 20:15 Judges 20:16 Judges 20:34 Ruth 3:10 1 Samuel 8:16 1 Samuel 9:2 1 Samuel 24:2 1 Samuel 26:2 2 Samuel 6:1 2 Samuel 10:9 1 Kings 12:21 2 Kings 8:12 1 Chronicles 19:10 2 Chronicles 11:1 2 Chronicles 13:3 2 Chronicles 13:3 2 Chronicles 13:17 2 Chronicles 25:5 2 Chronicles 29:11 2 Chronicles 33:7 2 Chronicles 36:17 2 Chronicles 36:17 64 Occurrences |
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