חָפַר

Strong’s Definition

properly, to pry into; by implication, to delve, to explore

Etymology & Derivation

a primitive root;

KJV Usage

dig, paw, search out, seek.

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.to dig, search for
• 2.(qal)

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: châphar; Pronunciation: khaw-far'