Strong’s H7936
שָׂכַר
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
sakar
Pronunciation
sah-KAR
Definition
Wages, reward, payment, hire
Meaning
to hire
Usage
The Hebrew word "sakar" primarily refers to wages or compensation given for work or services rendered. It can also denote a reward or recompense, whether material or spiritual. In the Old Testament, "sakar" is used to describe both the tangible wages paid to laborers and the metaphorical rewards given by God for righteousness or obedience.
Bible references
Genesis 30:16;Genesis 30:16;Deuteronomy 23:4;Judges 9:4;Judges 18:4;1 Samuel 2:5;2 Samuel 10:6;2 Kings 7:6;1 Chronicles 19:6;1 Chronicles 19:7;2 Chronicles 24:12;2 Chronicles 25:6;Ezra 4:5;Nehemiah 6:12;Nehemiah 6:13;Nehemiah 13:2;Proverbs 26:10;Proverbs 26:10;Isaiah 46:6;Haggai 1:6;Haggai 1:6