The meaning of “מָכַר”
Understanding mâkar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
[idiom] at all, sell (away, -er, self). - to sell, literally (as merchandise, a daughter in marriage, into slavery), or ...
מָכַר
[idiom] at all, sell (away, -er, self). - to sell, literally (as merchandise, a daughter in marriage, into slavery), or figuratively (to surrender) 1) to sell 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sell 1a2) seller (participle) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be sold 1b2) to sell oneself 1b3) to be given over to death 1c) (Hithpael) to sell oneself
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 37:36 | “And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh’s, and captain of the guard. ” Word: מָכַר (mâkar) | |
| Judges 4:2 | “And the Lord sold them into the hand of Jabin king of Canaan, that reigned in Hazor; the captain of whose host was Sisera, which dwelt in Harosheth of the Gentiles.” Word: מָכַר (mâkar) | |
| 2 Kings 17:17 | “And they caused their sons and their daughters to pass through the fire, and used divination and enchantments, and sold themselves to do evil in the sight of the Lord, to provoke him to anger.” Word: מָכַר (mâkar) | |
| Proverbs 31:24 | “She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.” Word: מָכַר (mâkar) | |
| Joel 3:7 | “Behold, I will raise them out of the place whither ye have sold them, and will return your recompence upon your own head:” Word: מָכַר (mâkar) |
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