שָׁחַר
shâchar
Modern Summary of Strong’s Concordance (1890)
The word "shâchar" primarily means "to dawn" or "to rise early," often implying starting a task early with seriousness or dedication. It can also refer to searching for something carefully and thoroughly. The term emphasizes earnest effort, whether in rising early or seeking diligently.
properly, to dawn, i.e. (figuratively) be (up) early at any task (with the implication of earnestness); by extension, to search for (with painstaking)
The Hebrew word shâchar means "properly, to dawn, i.e. (figuratively) be (up) early at any task (with the implication of earnestness); by extension, to search for (with painstaking)," encompassing related ideas including betimes, enquire early, rise betimes, seek diligently) early.
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