Lexicon mekerah: Sale, transaction Original Word: מְכֵרָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance habitation Probably from the same as kuwr in the sense of stabbing; a sword -- habitation. see HEBREW kuwr NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kur Definition (probably some kind of) weapon NASB Translation swords (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מְכֵרָה] noun [feminine] probably the name of a weapon, only plural suffix כְּלֵי חָמָס מְכֵרֹתֵיהֶם Genesis 49:5 weapons of violence are their ׳מ (other conjectures see in Di). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root verb מָכַר (makar), meaning "to sell."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 3162: μάχαιρα (machaira) • A large knife or sword, used for killing animals and cutting up flesh, a small sword, as distinguished from a large sword. This Greek term is often used in the New Testament to convey similar themes of conflict and judgment, paralleling the Hebrew concept of מְכֵרָה. Usage: The term מְכֵרָה is used in the context of a sword, specifically in the sense of a weapon or tool for cutting or combat. Context: The Hebrew word מְכֵרָה (mekherah) appears in the Old Testament as a term for a sword. It is derived from the root מָכַר (makar), which means "to sell," suggesting a possible historical or cultural connection between the trade of weapons and their use in warfare. The word is used to denote a physical sword, an instrument of battle, and is often associated with themes of conflict, defense, and divine judgment. In the ancient Near Eastern context, swords were not only practical tools for combat but also carried symbolic weight, representing power, authority, and the execution of justice. The use of מְכֵרָה in the Hebrew Bible underscores the importance of the sword in both literal and metaphorical senses, as it is frequently mentioned in narratives involving warfare, divine intervention, and prophetic imagery. Forms and Transliterations מְכֵרֹתֵיהֶֽם׃ מכרתיהם׃ mə·ḵê·rō·ṯê·hem mecheroteiHem məḵêrōṯêhemLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 49:5 HEB: כְּלֵ֥י חָמָ֖ס מְכֵרֹתֵיהֶֽם׃ NAS: are brothers; Their swords are implements KJV: of cruelty [are in] their habitations. INT: are implements of violence their swords 1 Occurrence |
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