Strong’s H6131

עָקַר

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

`aqar

Pronunciation

ah-KAR

Definition

To pluck up, to root up, to tear away

Meaning

to pluck up, to hamstring, to exterminate

Usage

The Hebrew verb "aqar" primarily means to uproot or to pluck up. It conveys the action of removing something from its foundation or source, often with force or decisiveness. In the biblical context, it is used both literally, in reference to plants or trees, and metaphorically, in reference to people or nations being uprooted from their land or position.

Bible references

Genesis 49:6;Joshua 11:6;Joshua 11:9;2 Samuel 8:4;1 Chronicles 18:4;Ecclesiastes 3:2;Zephaniah 2:4