◄ 7938. seker ►
Strong's Lexicon seker: Wages, reward, hire, payment Original Word: שֶׂכֶר Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: seker Pronunciation: seh'-ker Phonetic Spelling: (seh'-ker) Definition: wages Meaning: The term שֶׂכֶר (seker) primarily denotes "wages" or "reward," referring to the compensation or payment given for work or services rendered. Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׂכַר (sakar), which means "to hire" or "to reward." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G3408 (μισθός, misthos): This Greek term is often used in the New Testament to denote wages, reward, or recompense, similar to the Hebrew שֶׂכֶר (seker). It appears in various contexts, including parables and teachings of Jesus, to illustrate the concept of divine reward and human compensation (e.g., Matthew 20:8, Luke 10:7). By understanding the usage and implications of שֶׂכֶר (seker) in the Hebrew Bible, readers can gain insight into the biblical perspective on labor, justice, and the ethical treatment of workers. Usage: The word שֶׂכֶר (seker) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the concept of wages or reward, often in the context of labor or service. It appears in various passages to illustrate the principle of fair compensation and the moral obligation to pay workers their due. Context: The Hebrew term שֶׂכֶר (seker) is a noun that appears in the Old Testament to signify wages or reward. It is closely related to the verb שָׂכַר (sakar), which means "to hire" or "to reward." This term is used in contexts that emphasize the importance of just compensation for labor. For instance, in the book of Genesis, Jacob's agreement with Laban regarding his wages is a notable example of the use of שֶׂכֶר (seker) (Genesis 30:32). The concept of fair wages is also highlighted in the Mosaic Law, where employers are instructed to pay workers promptly and fairly (Deuteronomy 24:15). The term underscores the ethical and social responsibilities associated with labor and compensation, reflecting a broader biblical principle of justice and fairness in economic transactions. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from sakar Definition hire, wages NASB Translation hired (1), reward (1), wages (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שֶׂ֫כֶר noun [masculine] hire, wages; — absolute ׳עשֵֹׁי שׂ Isaiah 19:10 (= שָׂכִיר); construct Proverbs 11:18. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance reward, sluices From sakar; wages -- reward, sluices. see HEBREW sakar Forms and Transliterations שֶׂ֖כֶר שֶׂ֣כֶר שכר śe·ḵer Secher śeḵer Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Proverbs 11:18 HEB: וְזֹרֵ֥עַ צְ֝דָקָ֗ה שֶׂ֣כֶר אֱמֶֽת׃ NAS: deceptive wages, But he who sows KJV: [shall be] a sure reward. INT: sows righteousness wages a true Isaiah 19:10 HEB: כָּל־ עֹ֥שֵׂי שֶׂ֖כֶר אַגְמֵי־ נָֽפֶשׁ׃ NAS: All the hired laborers KJV: thereof, all that make sluices [and] ponds INT: All laborers the hired will be grieved soul 2 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 7938 2 Occurrences śe·ḵer — 2 Occ.