Strong’s H0972

בָּחִיר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

bachiyr

Pronunciation

bah-KHEER

Definition

Chosen, elect

Meaning

select

Usage

The term "bachir" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote someone or something that has been chosen or selected, often by God, for a specific purpose or role. It conveys the idea of being set apart or distinguished from others due to divine selection.

Bible references

2 Samuel 21:6;1 Chronicles 16:13;Psalm 89:3;Psalm 105:6;Psalm 105:43;Psalm 106:5;Psalm 106:23;Isaiah 42:1;Isaiah 43:20;Isaiah 45:4;Isaiah 65:9;Isaiah 65:15;Isaiah 65:22