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The Hebrew Verb זָכַר: To Remember, Recall, or Be Mindful
The Hebrew verb זָכַר (root: ז־כ־ר) means “to remember,” “to recall,” “to call to mind,” or “to be mindful.” It is one of the most significant verbs in biblical theology, describing not only human memory but also God’s covenantal mindfulness of His people, promises, and mercy.
This verb appears frequently in the Hebrew Bible, and is used in contexts of prayer, judgment, historical reflection, covenant obligation, and even divine forgiveness.
Qal Binyan Conjugation of זָכַר (“to remember”)
Past (Perfect) Tense
Person
Form
1st person singular
זָכַרְתִּי
2nd person masculine singular
זָכַרְתָּ
2nd person feminine singular
זָכַרְתְּ
3rd person masculine singular
זָכַר
3rd person feminine singular
זָכְרָה
1st person plural
זָכַרְנוּ
2nd person masculine plural
זְכַרְתֶּם
2nd person feminine plural
זְכַרְתֶּן
3rd person plural
זָכְרוּ
Present (Participle) Tense
Gender/Number
Form
Masculine singular
זוֹכֵר
Feminine singular
זוֹכֶרֶת
Masculine plural
זוֹכְרִים
Feminine plural
זוֹכְרוֹת
Future (Imperfect) Tense
Person
Form
1st person singular
אֶזְכֹּר
2nd person masculine singular
תִּזְכֹּר
2nd person feminine singular
תִּזְכְּרִי
3rd person masculine singular
יִזְכֹּר
3rd person feminine singular
תִּזְכֹּר
1st person plural
נִזְכֹּר
2nd person masculine plural
תִּזְכְּרוּ
2nd person feminine plural
תִּזְכֹּרְנָה
3rd person plural
יִזְכְּרוּ
Imperative Mood
Person
Form
2nd person masculine singular
זְכֹר
2nd person feminine singular
זִכְרִי
2nd person masculine plural
זִכְרוּ
2nd person feminine plural
זְכֹרְנָה
Usage in Scripture
Exodus 20:8 – זָכוֹר אֶת־יֹום הַשַּׁבָּת לְקַדְּשׁוֹ
“Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.”… Learn Hebrew
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