Strong's Lexicon mothar: Abundance, excess, advantage, profit Original Word: מוֹתָר Word Origin: Derived from the root יָתַר (yathar), meaning "to remain" or "to be left over." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4052 (περισσεύω, perisseuō) - to abound, to be in excess - G4121 (πλεονάζω, pleonazō) - to increase, to have more than enough Usage: The Hebrew word "mothar" generally refers to that which is left over or remains, often implying an abundance or surplus. It can also denote profit or advantage, particularly in the context of what is gained beyond necessity. In the biblical context, "mothar" is used to describe material wealth or resources that exceed basic needs, highlighting the concept of surplus or excess. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, the concept of "mothar" was significant in understanding wealth and resource management. The agrarian culture of the time placed a high value on surplus, as it provided security against future uncertainties such as famine or drought. The idea of having more than enough was often seen as a blessing from God, but it also came with the responsibility to use the excess wisely and to care for those in need. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yathar Definition abundance, preeminence NASB Translation advantage (2), profit (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance plenteousness, preeminence, profit From yathar; literally, gain; figuratively, superiority -- plenteousness, preeminence, profit. see HEBREW yathar Forms and Transliterations וּמוֹתַ֨ר ומותר לְמוֹתָ֑ר למותר מוֹתָ֑ר מותר lə·mō·w·ṯār lemoTar ləmōwṯār mō·w·ṯār moTar mōwṯār ū·mō·w·ṯar umoTar ūmōwṯarLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 14:23 HEB: עֶ֭צֶב יִהְיֶ֣ה מוֹתָ֑ר וּדְבַר־ שְׂ֝פָתַ֗יִם NAS: labor there is profit, But mere KJV: In all labour there is profit: but the talk INT: labor become is profit talk mere Proverbs 21:5 Ecclesiastes 3:19 3 Occurrences |
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