5505. sachar
Lexicon
sachar: Wages, reward, hire, payment

Original Word: סָחַר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: cachar
Pronunciation: sah-KHAR
Phonetic Spelling: (saw-khar')
Definition: Wages, reward, hire, payment
Meaning: an emporium, profit

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
mart, merchandise

From cachar; an emporium; abstractly, profit (from trade) -- mart, merchandise.

see HEBREW cachar

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
the same as sachar, q.v.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of trade and commerce is found in Strong's Greek entries such as G1710 (ἐμπορεύομαι • emporeuomai), which means to engage in trade or to travel as a merchant. This reflects the similar economic activities described in the New Testament, where trade and commerce play a significant role in the cultural and social landscape.

Usage: The word סָחַר is used in the context of trade and commerce, often implying the movement of goods and the pursuit of profit. It can be found in various passages where trade and economic activities are described.

Context: • The Hebrew root סָחַר is associated with the idea of traveling for the purpose of trade, reflecting the ancient practice of merchants journeying to exchange goods. This term captures the essence of economic activity in biblical times, where trade routes and marketplaces were central to the livelihood of many communities.
• In the Old Testament, סָחַר is used to describe the bustling activity of trade, often highlighting the wealth and prosperity that come from successful commerce. It can also imply the ethical considerations of fair trade and honest dealings, as seen in the prophetic literature where unjust gain is condemned.
• The concept of סָחַר is not limited to physical goods but can also extend metaphorically to the exchange of ideas or influence, reflecting the broader implications of commerce in societal interactions.
• An example of its usage can be found in Ezekiel 27:12, where the prophet describes the extensive trade network of Tyre: "Tarshish was your trading partner because of your abundant wealth of every kind; they exchanged silver, iron, tin, and lead for your merchandise."

Forms and Transliterations
וּֽסְחַר־ וסחר־ מִסְּחַר־ מסחר־ סְחַ֥ר סחר mis·sə·ḥar- missechar missəḥar- sə·ḥar seChar səḥar ū·sə·ḥar- usechar ūsəḥar-
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Englishman's Concordance
Proverbs 3:14
HEB: ט֣וֹב סַ֭חְרָהּ מִסְּחַר־ כָּ֑סֶף וּ֝מֵחָר֗וּץ
KJV: of it [is] better than the merchandise of silver,
INT: is better her profit the merchandise of silver gold

Isaiah 23:3
HEB: תְּבֽוּאָתָ֑הּ וַתְּהִ֖י סְחַ֥ר גּוֹיִֽם׃
KJV: [is] her revenue; and she is a mart of nations.
INT: revenue is a mart of nations

Isaiah 45:14
HEB: יְגִ֨יעַ מִצְרַ֥יִם וּֽסְחַר־ כּוּשׁ֮ וּסְבָאִים֮
KJV: of Egypt, and merchandise of Ethiopia
INT: the products of Egypt and merchandise of Cush and the Sabeans

3 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 5505
3 Occurrences


mis·sə·ḥar- — 1 Occ.
sə·ḥar — 1 Occ.
ū·sə·ḥar- — 1 Occ.















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