4106. mahir

Lexicon

mahir: Quick, skillful, prompt

Original Word: מָהִיר
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: mahiyr
Pronunciation: mah-HEER
Phonetic Spelling: (maw-here')
Definition: Quick, skillful, prompt
Meaning: quick, skilful

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

diligent, hasty, ready

Or mahir {maw-here'}; from mahar; quick; hence, skilful -- diligent, hasty, ready.

see HEBREW mahar

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from mahar
Definition
quick, prompt, ready, skilled
NASB Translation
prompt (1), ready (1), skilled (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

מָהִיר adjective quick, prompt, ready, skilled; — ׳סוֺפֵר מ Psalm 45:2; Ezra 7:6; בִּמְלַאכְתּוֺ ׳אִישׁ מ Proverbs 22:29; construct מְהִר צֶדֶק Isaiah 16:5 prompt in justice.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb מָהַר (mahar), which means "to hasten" or "to be quick."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G3691 (ὀξύνους, oxynous), which also conveys the idea of being quick or sharp, particularly in understanding or perception. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe individuals who are perceptive or discerning, aligning with the Hebrew concept of skillfulness and quickness in thought and action.

Usage: The term מָהִיר appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe individuals who are adept or proficient in their tasks. It is often used in contexts where skill and speed are valued.

Context: • The Hebrew word מָהִיר (mahîr) is used in the Old Testament to denote a person who is quick or skillful, particularly in the execution of tasks or in understanding. This term is found in contexts that emphasize the importance of readiness and proficiency. For example, in Isaiah 16:5, the word is used to describe a person who is quick in understanding, highlighting the value of discernment and wisdom.
• The concept of being "quick" or "skillful" is significant in the biblical narrative, as it often relates to the ability to respond promptly to God's commands or to act wisely in various situations. The emphasis on skill and speed underscores the biblical ideal of being prepared and capable in fulfilling one's duties.
• מָהִיר is a term that reflects the broader biblical theme of wisdom and understanding, where quickness is not merely about physical speed but also about mental acuity and spiritual readiness.

Forms and Transliterations

וּמְהִ֥ר ומהר מָ֘הִ֤יר מָהִֽיר׃ מָהִיר֙ מהיר מהיר׃ mā·hîr maHir māhîr ū·mə·hir umeHir ūməhir

Englishman's Concordance

Ezra 7:6
HEB: וְהֽוּא־ סֹפֵ֤ר מָהִיר֙ בְּתוֹרַ֣ת מֹשֶׁ֔ה
NAS: and he was a scribe skilled in the law
KJV: from Babylon; and he [was] a ready scribe
INT: This scribe skilled the law of Moses

Psalm 45:1
HEB: עֵ֤ט ׀ סוֹפֵ֬ר מָהִֽיר׃
NAS: is the pen of a ready writer.
KJV: [is] the pen of a ready writer.
INT: is the pen writer of a ready

Proverbs 22:29
HEB: חָזִ֡יתָ אִ֤ישׁ ׀ מָ֘הִ֤יר בִּמְלַאכְתּ֗וֹ לִֽפְנֵֽי־
NAS: a man skilled in his work?
KJV: thou a man diligent in his business?
INT: see A man skilled business before

Isaiah 16:5
HEB: וְדֹרֵ֥שׁ מִשְׁפָּ֖ט וּמְהִ֥ר צֶֽדֶק׃
NAS: justice And be prompt in righteousness.
KJV: judgment, and hasting righteousness.
INT: will seek justice and be prompt righteousness

4 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 4106
4 Occurrences

mā·hîr — 3 Occ.
ū·mə·hir — 1 Occ.