Lexical Definition
בּוּר bûwr (boor) to explain H:V
a primitive root
declare.
- to bore, i.e. (figuratively) examine
1) (Qal)
1a) to make clear, clear up, explain, prove
1b) (CLBL) to bore into
1c) (TWOT) to declare (?)
Usage: 1 form in 1 verse
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְלָב֣וּר | and to make clear | Eccl.9.1 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
בּוּר verb Qal Infinitive construct לָבוּר Eccl 9:1 (with accusative); probably (si vera lectio) make clear, clear up, explain (VB; so sometimes, in Late Hebrew, ברר q. v.) but read perhaps וְלִבִּי רָאָה ᵐ5 ᵑ6 Bi; or לָתוּר Gr, compare Eccl 1:13; Eccl 2:13; Eccl 7:25.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Ecclesiastes | 1:13 · 2:13 · 7:25 · 9:1 |