Word Study

The meaning of שָׂכָר

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

H7940
Hebrew Text
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,

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,

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
1 Chronicles
Book Distribution
1 Chronicles2

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'שָׂכָר' deepen your understanding of 1 Chronicles 11:35?