Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מַכָּר”
Understanding makkâr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
acquaintance. - an acquaintance 1) acquaintance, friend
H4378
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מַכָּר
Phoneticmak-kawr'
Transliterationmakkâr
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
acquaintance. - an acquaintance 1) acquaintance, friend
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings 12:5 | “Let the priests take it to them, every man of his acquaintance: and let them repair the breaches of the house, wheresoever any breach shall be found.” Word: מַכָּר (makkâr) | |
| 2 Kings 12:7 | “Then king Jehoash called for Jehoiada the priest, and the other priests, and said unto them, Why repair ye not the breaches of the house? now therefore receive no more money of your acquaintance, but deliver it for the breaches of the house.” Word: מַכָּר (makkâr) |