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H977
Hebrew
Original Word
בָּחַרTransliteration
bâchar
Pronunciation
baw-khar'
Definition
a primitive root; properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select; acceptable, appoint, choose (choice), excellent, join, be rather, require.
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