Strong's Lexicon mahamorah: Exchange, Barter Original Word: מַהֲמֹרָה Word Origin: Derived from the root המרה (hamar), meaning "to change" or "to exchange." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent concept can be found in terms like "ἀνταλλαγή" (antallagē), meaning exchange or trade, though direct lexical correspondence may vary. Usage: The term "mahamorah" refers to the act of exchanging or bartering goods or services. It is used in contexts where items or commodities are traded, often without the use of currency. This word highlights the transactional nature of ancient economies, where direct exchange was a common practice. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, barter was a prevalent method of trade, especially in rural areas and among nomadic tribes. The economy was largely agrarian, and people often exchanged goods like grain, livestock, and textiles. The concept of "mahamorah" reflects the practical and relational aspects of trade in a society where community and mutual dependence were vital. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition a flood, watery pit NASB Translation deep pits (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מַהֲמֹרָה] noun feminine flood (compare Arabic √), or watery pit (properly place of flowing waters; compare Symm βοθύνους, and Late Hebrew, NHWBiii. 40) — only plural מַהֲמֹרוֺת Psalm 140:11 (Gr Che מכמרות, nets, see below כמר; compare רֶשֶׁת Psalm 140:6). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance deep pit From an unused root of uncertain meaning; perhaps an abyss -- deep pit. Forms and Transliterations בְּ֝מַהֲמֹר֗וֹת במהמרות bə·ma·hă·mō·rō·wṯ bemahamoRot bəmahămōrōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 140:10 HEB: בָּאֵ֥שׁ יַפִּלֵ֑ם בְּ֝מַהֲמֹר֗וֹת בַּֽל־ יָקֽוּמוּ׃ NAS: into the fire, Into deep pits from which they cannot KJV: into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again. INT: may burning may they be cast deep cannot rise 1 Occurrence |
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