814. eshkar
Strong's Lexicon
eshkar: Gift, present, reward

Original Word: אֶשְׁכָּר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: eshkar
Pronunciation: ESH-kar
Phonetic Spelling: (esh-cawr')
Definition: Gift, present, reward
Meaning: a gratuity

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to hire

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent for a gift or present in the New Testament is often "δῶρον" (dōron - Strong's Greek 1435), which similarly denotes a gift or offering, particularly in a religious or ceremonial context.

Usage: The term "eshkar" refers to a gift or present, often given as a token of appreciation, goodwill, or reward. It is used in contexts where a tangible expression of favor or gratitude is conveyed, typically in the form of material goods or offerings.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the giving of gifts was a common practice to establish or maintain relationships, show respect, or secure favor. Gifts were often exchanged between individuals of different social standings, such as between a subject and a king, or between allies. The concept of giving and receiving gifts was deeply embedded in the social and economic fabric of the time, serving as a means of diplomacy and alliance-building.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
a gift
NASB Translation
gifts (1), payment (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
אֶשְׁכָּר noun [masculine] gift; — absolute׳שׁ Psalm 72:10("" מִנְחָה); suffix אֶשְׁכָּרֵךְ Ezekiel 27:15.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
gift, present

For sakar; a gratuity -- gift, present.

see HEBREW sakar

Forms and Transliterations
אֶשְׁכָּ֥ר אֶשְׁכָּרֵֽךְ׃ אשכר אשכרך׃ ’eš·kā·rêḵ ’eš·kār ’eškār ’eškārêḵ eshKar eshkaRech
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Englishman's Concordance
Psalm 72:10
HEB: שְׁבָ֥א וּ֝סְבָ֗א אֶשְׁכָּ֥ר יַקְרִֽיבוּ׃
NAS: and Seba offer gifts.
KJV: and Seba shall offer gifts.
INT: of Sheba and Seba gifts offer

Ezekiel 27:15
HEB: ק) הֵשִׁ֖יבוּ אֶשְׁכָּרֵֽךְ׃
NAS: they brought as your payment.
KJV: they brought thee [for] a present horns
INT: ebony brought your payment

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 814
2 Occurrences


’eš·kār — 1 Occ.
’eš·kā·rêḵ — 1 Occ.















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