Strong's Lexicon mechir: Price, hire, wages, value Original Word: מְחִיר Word Origin: Derived from the root verb מָכַר (makar), meaning "to sell." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5092 (τιμή, timē): Often translated as "price" or "value," similar to "mechir" in its usage. - G3408 (μισθός, misthos): Translated as "wages" or "reward," reflecting the compensation aspect of "mechir." Usage: The Hebrew word "mechir" primarily refers to the price or value of something, often in the context of a transaction or exchange. It can denote the cost of an item, the wages paid for labor, or the value assigned to something in a legal or economic sense. In the biblical context, it is frequently used to discuss the price of goods, services, or even people, as in the case of slavery or redemption. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, commerce and trade were integral parts of daily life. The concept of "mechir" was essential in a culture where bartering and monetary transactions were common. The value of goods and services was often determined by their utility, rarity, and demand. The Law of Moses provided guidelines for fair trade and just compensation, reflecting the importance of ethical economic practices in maintaining social justice and community welfare. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as machar Definition price, hire NASB Translation cost (2), payment (1), price (10), sale (1), wages (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. מְחִיר noun masculine price, hire (as that which is placed in front of one, presented, offered; Assyrian ma—îru, price; ma—irânu, buyer, DlHWB 404, Prol.94); — ׳מ absolute Micah 3:11 9t.; construct Deuteronomy 23:19 2t.; suffix מְחִירָהּ Job 28:15; plural suffix מְחִירֵיהֶם Psalm 44:13; — 1 price, often בִּמְחִיר for a price; in trade 2 Samuel 24:24; 1 Kings 10:28; 2Chronicles 1:16; compare Lamentations 5:4 ("" כֶּסֶף), also (no בְּ) 1 Kings 21:2 and שָׂדֶה עַתּוּדִים ׳מ Proverbs 27:26; of wisdom Job 28:15 ("" סְגוֺר כֶּסֶף) compare Proverbs 17:16 (no בְּ); figurative ׳בְּלוֺאבֶֿסֶף וּבְלוֺא מ Isaiah 55:1 in purchase of blessings from ׳י; of price of people, figurative Psalm 44:13, compare Jeremiah 15:13. 2 hire, כֶּלֶב ׳מ (i.e. of male prostitute) Deuteronomy 23:19 ("" אֶתְנַן זוֺנָה) see Di Dr; of venal priests Micah 3:11 ("" שֹׁחַד); = reward, gain, denied of Cyrus Isaiah 45:13 ("" id.); affirmed of Ant. Epiph. Daniel 11:39. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance gain, hire, price, sold, worth From an unused root meaning to buy; price, payment, wages -- gain, hire, price, sold, worth. Forms and Transliterations בִּמְחִ֔יר בִּמְחִ֣יר בִּמְחִ֥יר בִּמְחִֽיר׃ בִּמְחִירֵיהֶֽם׃ בִמְחִ֑יר בִמְחִיר֙ במחיר במחיר׃ במחיריהם׃ וּמְחִ֣יר וּמְחִ֥יר ומחיר מְחִ֖יר מְחִ֣יר מְחִ֥יר מְחִירָֽהּ׃ מחיר מחירה׃ bim·ḥî·rê·hem bim·ḥîr ḇim·ḥîr bimChir bimchireiHem bimḥîr ḇimḥîr bimḥîrêhem mə·ḥî·rāh mə·ḥîr meChir mechiRah məḥîr məḥîrāh ū·mə·ḥîr umeChir ūməḥîr vimChirLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 23:18 HEB: אֶתְנַ֨ן זוֹנָ֜ה וּמְחִ֣יר כֶּ֗לֶב בֵּ֛ית NAS: of a harlot or the wages of a dog KJV: of a whore, or the price of a dog, INT: the hire of a harlot the wages of a dog the house 2 Samuel 24:24 1 Kings 10:28 1 Kings 21:2 2 Chronicles 1:16 Job 28:15 Psalm 44:12 Proverbs 17:16 Proverbs 27:26 Isaiah 45:13 Isaiah 55:1 Jeremiah 15:13 Lamentations 5:4 Daniel 11:39 Micah 3:11 15 Occurrences |
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