Original Word: מָהַר
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: mahar
Pronunciation: mah-har'
Phonetic Spelling: (maw-har')
Definition: to bargain, to wed
Meaning: To bargain, to wed

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 1062 (γάμος, gamos): Refers to marriage or a wedding ceremony, capturing the essence of the arrangement and celebration of a marital union.
• Strong's Greek Number 1061 (γαμέω, gameo): To marry, indicating the act of entering into a marriage covenant, similar to the negotiation and agreement implied by מָהַר.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term מָהַר, highlighting its cultural and biblical significance in the context of marriage and negotiation.

Usage: The verb מָהַר (mahar) is used in the context of bargaining or negotiating, particularly in relation to marriage. It often implies the act of arranging or securing a marriage, which traditionally involved negotiating a bride price or dowry.

Context: The Hebrew verb מָהַר (mahar) is primarily associated with the concept of hastening or being prompt, but it also carries the specific connotation of negotiating or arranging a marriage. In ancient Hebrew culture, marriage arrangements were formalized through negotiations that often included the payment of a bride price, known as a "mohar." This practice is reflected in the usage of מָהַר in the Hebrew Bible, where it denotes the act of securing a marriage agreement.

The term appears in several key biblical passages, illustrating its cultural and social significance. For example, in Exodus 22:16-17, the law stipulates that if a man seduces a virgin who is not betrothed, he must pay the bride price and marry her. This reflects the customary practice of negotiating marriage terms, underscoring the importance of מָהַר in the context of marital arrangements.

Additionally, מָהַר is used metaphorically to describe the urgency or promptness in other contexts, though its primary association remains with marriage negotiations. The concept of hastening or acting quickly is inherent in the root meaning, which can be seen in various scriptural applications.

Word Origin
denominative verb from mohar
Definition
to acquire by paying a purchase price
NASB Translation
bartered (1), pay a dowry (1).

III. [מָהַר]

verb denominative acquire by paying purchase-price (Arabic give a dowry, marry for a ; compare Gerber^{Verb. denominative 12} Buhl SS); —

Qal Perfect3plural מָהָ֑רוּ Psalm 16:4 usually obtain another in exchange (or, by paying a price, compare Che), but text dubious; Imperfect3masculine singular suffix+ Infinitive absolute מָהֹר יִמְהָרֶנָּה לוֺ לְאִשָּׁה Exodus 22:15 (E).

ַ˜מהֲתַלּוֺת see תלל.

I. מו a paragogic syllable, attached to בְּ, כְּ, לְ (q. v.), so as to form with them independent words, בְּמוֺ, כְּמוֺ, לְמוֺ (q. v.) These forms, except sometimes כְּמוֺ, are exclusively poetical. In origin מוֺ is identical with מָה what, Arabic , which is used similarly, pleonastically, with certain prefixes, e.g. , , . See Qor 3:153; 71:25; Fl^{Kl. Schr. i. 473f., 479, 558}; W^{AG ii. § 70, Rem. f; SG 126f.}; Kö^{ii. 250 f.}; and compare Ethiopic , Syriac , Sabean בנמו = , DHM^{ZDMG 1883, 396 f.}, Hom^{Chrest. § 18}.

endow, surely

A primitive root (perhaps rather the same as mahar through the idea of readiness in assent); to bargain (for a wife), i.e. To wed -- endow, X surely.

see HEBREW mahar

יִמְהָרֶ֥נָּה ימהרנה מָהֹ֛ר מהר mā·hōr maHor māhōr yim·hā·ren·nāh yimhaRennah yimhārennāhInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts