Strong’s H7940

שָׂכָר

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Sakar

Pronunciation

sah-KAR

Definition

Reward, wages, hire, payment

Meaning

Sakar

Usage

The Hebrew word "sakar" primarily refers to the concept of wages or reward. It is used in the context of compensation for work done or services rendered. In the Old Testament, "sakar" can refer to both literal wages paid to workers and metaphorical rewards given by God for righteousness or obedience.

Bible references

1 Chronicles 11:35;1 Chronicles 26:4