Original Word: הַכָּרָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: hakkarah
Pronunciation: hak-kaw-RAW
Phonetic Spelling: (hak-kaw-raw')
Definition: Recognition, acknowledgment, discernment
Meaning: respect, partiality

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb נָכַר (nakar), which means "to recognize" or "to acknowledge."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts of recognition or acknowledgment is ἐπιγινώσκω (epiginōskō), Strong's Greek #1921, which means "to know fully" or "to recognize."

Usage: The term "hakkarah" refers to the act of recognition or acknowledgment. It is used in contexts where discernment or the ability to perceive and identify is emphasized. This can pertain to recognizing people, understanding situations, or acknowledging truths.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, recognition was not merely a mental acknowledgment but often involved a deeper understanding or acceptance of a person's identity or a situation's reality. This concept was significant in a society where lineage, identity, and social roles were crucial. Recognition could also imply a moral or spiritual acknowledgment, such as recognizing God's hand in events or discerning His will.

Word Origin
from nakar
Definition
a look
NASB Translation
expression (1).

הַכָּרַת Isaiah 3:9 see נכר.

[הַכָּרָה] noun feminine look (or expression?); — construct הַכָּרַת מְּנֵיהֶם Isaiah 3:9 a look at their face witnesses against them (ᵑ9 Che^Comm. and others), or the expression of their face (Ges^Comm. De Gu SS, compare Kit-Di), > their regarding of persons ᵑ6 ᵑ7 Thes Hi Du Che^Hpt (see against this Kit-Di); Ew Di the impudence of their face (√ הכר), but this very dubious

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From nakar; respect, i.e. Partiality -- shew.

see HEBREW nakar

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