בְּקַרbᵉqar

Meanings

Same root

• בָּקַרbâqar · H1239properly, to plough, or (generally) break forth, i.e. (figuratively) to inspect, admire, care for, consider

Where it appears

Appears 5 times in the Bible.

• Ezra 4:15 We suggest that a search be made in your ancestors’ records, where you will discover what a rebellious city this has been in the past. In fact, it was destroyed because of its long and troublesome history of revolt against the kings and countries who controlled it.
• Ezra 4:19 I ordered a search of the records and have found that Jerusalem has indeed been a hotbed of insurrection against many kings. In fact, rebellion and revolt are normal there!
• Ezra 5:17 “Therefore, if it pleases the king, we request that a search be made in the royal archives of Babylon to discover whether King Cyrus ever issued a decree to rebuild God’s Temple in Jerusalem. And then let the king send us his decision in this matter.”
• Ezra 6:1 So King Darius issued orders that a search be made in the Babylonian archives, which were stored in the treasury.
• Ezra 7:14 I and my council of seven hereby instruct you to conduct an inquiry into the situation in Judah and Jerusalem, based on your God’s law, which is in your hand.