Strong's Lexicon maskoreth: Wages, reward, payment Original Word: מַשְׂכֹּרֶת Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׂכַר (sakar), meaning "to hire" or "to reward." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3408 (misthos): Often translated as "wages" or "reward," used in the New Testament to convey similar concepts of compensation and reward. Usage: The term "maskoreth" refers to the concept of wages or payment for work done. It is used in the context of compensation for labor, highlighting the principle of fair reward for services rendered. In the biblical context, it often underscores the ethical obligation to provide just compensation to workers. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, labor and compensation were integral to daily life. The agrarian economy relied heavily on hired workers, and the Law of Moses provided specific instructions regarding the timely and fair payment of wages (e.g., Leviticus 19:13, Deuteronomy 24:14-15). This reflects a broader biblical principle of justice and fairness in economic transactions, emphasizing the dignity of labor and the responsibility of employers. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sakar Definition wages NASB Translation wages (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מַשְׂכֹּ֫רֶת] noun feminine wages; — suffix: wages of servant, מַשְׂכֻּרְתִּי Genesis 31:7,41, תֶּ֑ךָ Genesis 29:15; = reward of faithfulness, תֵח- Ruth 2:12. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance reward, wages From sakar; wages or a reward -- reward, wages. see HEBREW sakar Forms and Transliterations מַּשְׂכֻּרְתֶּֽךָ׃ מַשְׂכֻּרְתִּ֖י מַשְׂכֻּרְתֵּ֜ךְ משכרתי משכרתך משכרתך׃ maś·kur·te·ḵā maś·kur·têḵ maś·kur·tî maskurTech maskurTecha maśkurtêḵ maśkurteḵā maskurTi maśkurtîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 29:15 HEB: לִּ֖י מַה־ מַּשְׂכֻּרְתֶּֽךָ׃ NAS: Tell me, what shall your wages be? KJV: tell me, what [shall] thy wages [be]? INT: bewray what shall your wages Genesis 31:7 Genesis 31:41 Ruth 2:12 4 Occurrences |
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