The meaning of “מָהִיר”
Understanding mâhîyr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or מָהִר mâhir (maw-here'); from מָהַר diligent, hasty, ready. - quick - hence, skilful 1) quick, prompt, skilled, ready
מָהִיר
or מָהִר mâhir (maw-here'); from מָהַר diligent, hasty, ready. - quick - hence, skilful 1) quick, prompt, skilled, ready
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ezra 7:6 | “This Ezra went up from Babylon; and he was a ready scribe in the law of Moses, which the Lord God of Israel had given: and the king granted him all his request, according to the hand of the Lord his God upon him.” Word: מָהִיר (mâhîyr) | |
| Psalms 45:1 | “My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.” Word: מָהִיר (mâhîyr) | |
| Proverbs 22:29 | “Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men. ” Word: מָהִיר (mâhîyr) | |
| Isaiah 16:5 | “And in mercy shall the throne be established: and he shall sit upon it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging, and seeking judgment, and hasting righteousness.” Word: מָהִיר (mâhîyr) |
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