Strong’s H5234

נָכַר

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

nakar

Pronunciation

naw-KAR

Definition

To recognize, to discern, to acknowledge, to regard as foreign or strange

Meaning

to scrutinize, look intently at, to acknowledge, be acquainted with, care for, respect, revere, to disregard, ignore, be strange toward, reject, resign, dissimulate

Usage

The Hebrew verb "nakar" primarily conveys the idea of recognizing or discerning something or someone. It can also imply acknowledging or regarding something as foreign or strange. This verb is used in various contexts, including the recognition of people, understanding situations, or discerning between right and wrong. It often involves a deeper level of perception or understanding, beyond mere surface observation.

Bible references

Genesis 27:23;Genesis 31:32;Genesis 37:32;Genesis 37:33;Genesis 38:25;Genesis 38:26;Genesis 42:7;Genesis 42:7;Genesis 42:8;Genesis 42:8;Deuteronomy 1:17;Deuteronomy 16:19;Deuteronomy 21:17;Deuteronomy 32:27;Deuteronomy 33:9;Judges 18:3;Ruth 2:10;Ruth 2:19;Ruth 3:14;1 Samuel 23:7;1 Samuel 26:17;2 Samuel 3:36;1 Kings 14:5;1 Kings 14:6;1 Kings 18:7