Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מַשְׂכֹּרֶת”
Understanding maskôreth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
reward, wages. - wages or a reward 1) wages
H4909
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מַשְׂכֹּרֶת
Phoneticmas-koh'-reth
Transliterationmaskôreth
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
reward, wages. - wages or a reward 1) wages
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 29:15 | “And Laban said unto Jacob, Because thou art my brother, shouldest thou therefore serve me for nought? tell me, what shall thy wages be?” Word: מַשְׂכֹּרֶת (maskôreth) | |
| Genesis 31:7 | “And your father hath deceived me, and changed my wages ten times; but God suffered him not to hurt me.” Word: מַשְׂכֹּרֶת (maskôreth) | |
| Genesis 31:41 | “Thus have I been twenty years in thy house; I served thee fourteen years for thy two daughters, and six years for thy cattle: and thou hast changed my wages ten times.” Word: מַשְׂכֹּרֶת (maskôreth) | |
| Ruth 2:12 | “The Lord recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the Lord God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust.” Word: מַשְׂכֹּרֶת (maskôreth) |