בְּקַר bᵉqar

Meaning

{properly, to plough, or (generally) break forth, i.e. (figuratively) to inspect, admire, care for, consider}

In the King James Version: inquire, make search.

Derivation: (Aramaic) corresponding to H1239 (בָּקַר)

Where it is used

• Ezra 4:15 that a search should be made of the record books of your fathers. In these books you will discover and verify that the city is a rebellious city, harmful to kings and provinces, inciting sedition from ancient times. That is why this city was destroyed.
• Ezra 4:19 I issued a decree, and a search was conducted. It was discovered that this city has revolted against kings from ancient times, engaging in rebellion and sedition.
• Ezra 5:17 Now, therefore, if it pleases the king, let a search be made of the royal archives in Babylon to see if King Cyrus did indeed issue a decree to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem. Then let the king send us his decision in this matter.
• Ezra 6:1 Thus King Darius ordered a search of the archives stored in the treasury of Babylon.
• Ezra 7:14 You are sent by the king and his seven counselors to evaluate Judah and Jerusalem according to the Law of your God, which is in your hand.