Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “סַחַר”
Understanding çachar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
merchandise. - profit (from trade) 1) traffic, gain, profit, gain from merchandise 1a) traffic, gain from traffic
H5504
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
סַחַר
Phoneticsakh'-ar
Transliterationçachar
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
merchandise. - profit (from trade) 1) traffic, gain, profit, gain from merchandise 1a) traffic, gain from traffic
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Proverbs 3:14 | “For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.” Word: סַחַר (çachar) | |
| Proverbs 31:18 | “She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.” Word: סַחַר (çachar) | |
| Isaiah 23:18 | “And her merchandise and her hire shall be holiness to the Lord: it shall not be treasured nor laid up; for her merchandise shall be for them that dwell before the Lord, to eat sufficiently, and for durable clothing. ” Word: סַחַר (çachar) |