Strong's Lexicon mahir: Quick, skillful, prompt Original Word: מָהִיר Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root מָהַר (mahar), meaning "to hasten" or "to be quick." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent that captures a similar sense of skillfulness or promptness is "ταχύς" (tachys), Strong's Greek #5036, meaning "quick" or "swift." Usage: The Hebrew word "mahir" is used to describe someone who is quick or skillful in their actions or abilities. It conveys a sense of swiftness and proficiency, often in the context of wisdom or skill in a particular area. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, skill and promptness were highly valued, especially in roles that required wisdom, craftsmanship, or leadership. The ability to act quickly and effectively was seen as a sign of competence and was often associated with divine favor or blessing. The term "mahir" would have been used to commend individuals who demonstrated exceptional ability or speed in their tasks. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom 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. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance diligent, hasty, ready Or mahir {maw-here'}; from mahar; quick; hence, skilful -- diligent, hasty, ready. see HEBREW mahar Forms and Transliterations וּמְהִ֥ר ומהר מָ֘הִ֤יר מָהִֽיר׃ מָהִיר֙ מהיר מהיר׃ mā·hîr maHir māhîr ū·mə·hir umeHir ūməhirLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman'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 Proverbs 22:29 Isaiah 16:5 4 Occurrences |
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