שָׁחַר
Properly, to dawn , i.e. (figuratively) be (up) early at any task (with the implication of earnestness); by extension, to search for (with painstaking)
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What does שָׁחַר (šāḥar) mean in the Bible?
שָׁחַר (šāḥar) is a Hebrew word meaning "properly, to dawn , i.e. (figuratively) be (up) early at any task (with the implication of earnestness); by extension, to search for (with painstaking)". properly, to dawn, i.
Meaning
Early rising implies earnest, diligent pursuit; dawn-action metaphor conveys sincere seeking or persistent striving.
properly, to dawn, i.e. (figuratively) be (up) early at any task (with the implication of earnestness); by extension, to search for (with painstaking) BDB: look early Usage: (do something) betimes, enquire early, rise (seek) betimes, seek diligently) early, in the morning).
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
Piel intensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action 2×
Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense 1×
Biblical Occurrences
Each occurrence shows the passage reference, the original language term as it appears in that context, its transliteration, and the contextual sense.
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