Strong’s H5504

סַחַר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

cachar

Pronunciation

sah-khar

Definition

To hire, to reward, to earn wages

Meaning

profit

Usage

The Hebrew verb "sachar" primarily means to hire or to engage in service for wages. It conveys the idea of compensation or reward for work done. In the biblical context, it often refers to the hiring of laborers or the payment of wages, reflecting the economic practices of ancient Israel.

Bible references

Proverbs 3:14;Proverbs 31:18;Isaiah 23:18;Isaiah 23:18