Lexicon mohar: Bridal price, dowry Original Word: מֹהַר Strong's Exhaustive Concordance dowry From mahar; a price (for a wife) -- dowry. see HEBREW mahar NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition purchase price (of a wife) NASB Translation bridal payment (1), dowry (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs מֹ֫הַר noun masculine purchase-price of wife ( Late Hebrew id.; Arabic Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to procure (by paying a purchase price).Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of a bridal price or dowry in the Hebrew Bible can be compared to the Greek term δῶρον (dōron), Strong's Greek Number G1390, which means "gift" or "offering." While not an exact equivalent, δῶρον can encompass the idea of a gift given in the context of marriage or other significant relationships, reflecting a similar cultural practice of giving to establish or honor a covenant. Usage: The term מֹהַר (mohar) is used in the context of a bridal price or dowry, which is a payment made by the groom to the bride's family as part of the marriage arrangements. Context: מֹהַר (mohar) appears in the Hebrew Bible in contexts related to marriage customs in ancient Israel. The concept of a bridal price was an integral part of the marriage covenant, serving as a formal agreement between the families of the bride and groom. This payment was not merely a transaction but symbolized the groom's commitment and ability to provide for his future wife. The מֹהַר was often negotiated between the families and could include money, goods, or services. Forms and Transliterations בְּמֹ֔הַר במהר כְּמֹ֖הַר כמהר מֹ֣הַר מהר bə·mō·har beMohar bəmōhar kə·mō·har keMohar kəmōhar mō·har Mohar mōharLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 34:12 HEB: עָלַ֤י מְאֹד֙ מֹ֣הַר וּמַתָּ֔ן וְאֶ֨תְּנָ֔ה NAS: much bridal payment and gift, KJV: me never so much dowry and gift, INT: ever so bridal and gift will give Exodus 22:17 1 Samuel 18:25 3 Occurrences |
|
RSK 78 f; RSProph. iv. n. 13 Nöl.c. StaGeschichte. i. 381 DrDeuteronomy 22:23 and references; Aramaic מוֺהֲרָא, 
); — absolute ׳מ 
