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בִּקֹּרֶת H1244
H1244 is the Hebrew word בִּקֹּרֶת, transliterated biqqôreth and said bik-ko-reth. The King James Version most often renders it scourged.
What it means
properly, examination, i.e. (by implication) punishment.
Where it comes from
from H1239 (בָּקַר).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: scourged.
Verses using בִּקֹּרֶת
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Leviticus 19:20 · KJV
And whosoever lieth carnally with a woman, that is a bondmaid, betrothed to an husband, and not at all redeemed, nor freedom given her; she shall be scourged; they shall not be put to death, because she was not free.
Common questions
What does Strong's H1244 mean?
H1244 is the Hebrew word בִּקֹּרֶת (biqqôreth), meaning properly, examination, i.e. (by implication) punishment.
How is H1244 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it scourged (1 time).
How many times does H1244 appear in the Bible?
בִּקֹּרֶת (biqqôreth) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H1244 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H1239 (בָּקַר).
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