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H1242 · Hebrew · Old Testament
בֹּקֶר
Boqer
Noun, masculine
Morning, dawn

Definition

Boqer means morning, daybreak, or dawn. It appears about 200 times. The word often symbolizes new beginnings, hope, and God's faithfulness that is renewed every morning.

Usage & Theological Significance

Boqer carries rich symbolism of divine renewal and deliverance. Lamentations 3:23 declares God's mercies are 'new every morning.' Morning was the time of sacrifice, prayer, and divine intervention. The prophetic hope of salvation often uses dawn imagery — after the long night, the morning of redemption breaks.

Key Bible Verses

Lamentations 3:23 They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Psalm 30:5 Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.
Genesis 1:5 There was evening, and there was morning — the first day.
Exodus 16:7 In the morning you will see the glory of the LORD.
Psalm 143:8 Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love.

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