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The meaning of שָׂכָר

Understanding Sâkâr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

the same as שָׂכָר; recompense Sacar. - § Sacar = "wages" - Sakar, the name of two Israelites 1) father of Ahiam, one of...

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Strong's Concordance

שָׂכָר

Phoneticsaw-kar'
TransliterationSâkâr
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

the same as שָׂכָר; recompense Sacar. - § Sacar = "wages" - Sakar, the name of two Israelites 1) father of Ahiam, one of David's mighty warriors 2) a Korahite Levite gatekeeper, the 4th son of Obed-edom in the time of David

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
1 Chronicles 11:35

Ahiam the son of Sacar the Hararite, Eliphal the son of Ur,

Word: שָׂכָר (Sâkâr)
1 Chronicles 26:4

Moreover the sons of Obed–edom were, Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethaneel the fifth,

Word: שָׂכָר (Sâkâr)

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1 Chronicles
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