# \*bVqVṯ-: 'seek'

> Proto-Semitic *bVqVṯ-, 'seek': reflexes in 5 language(s).

A page of the Linear A Lexicon's research wiki, in [Wiki](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/index.md>) › [Kaphtor Semitic Roots](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/index.md>) › [B](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/b/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*bVqVṯ- |
| Meaning | 'seek' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebrew | baqaš 'seek' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root bqṯ |  |
| Punic | bqš 'request' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root bqṯ |  |
| Ugaritic | bqṯ 'search' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root bqṯ |  |
| Phoenician | bqš (T 54) | T 54 | gloss withheld |
| Jibbali | bɔ́tḳəṯ (JL 25, Müller 1995:145 apud SEDonline 225) | JL 25, Müller 1995:145; SEDonline 225 | gloss withheld |

A form keeps its source's gloss only when the source is public domain or openly licensed.

## Linked from

- [B](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/b/index.md>)

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