Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “שֶׂכֶר”
Understanding seker reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
reward, sluices. - wages 1) hire, wages
H7938
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
שֶׂכֶר
Phoneticseh'-ker
Transliterationseker
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
reward, sluices. - wages 1) hire, wages
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Proverbs 11:18 | “The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.” Word: שֶׂכֶר (seker) | |
| Isaiah 19:10 | “And they shall be broken in the purposes thereof, all that make sluices and ponds for fish.” Word: שֶׂכֶר (seker) |