Strong's Lexicon skiyrah: Wages, hire, payment Original Word: שְׂכִירָה Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׂכַר (sakar), meaning "to hire" or "to wage." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of wages is μισθός (misthos), Strong's Greek #3408, which also means wages, reward, or recompense. Usage: The term "skiyrah" refers to the concept of wages or payment for services rendered. It is used in the context of labor and compensation, emphasizing the principle of fair remuneration for work performed. This concept is rooted in the broader biblical theme of justice and fairness in economic transactions. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, labor and compensation were integral to daily life. The Law of Moses provided guidelines for fair treatment of workers, including timely payment of wages (Leviticus 19:13; Deuteronomy 24:14-15). The concept of "skiyrah" reflects the agrarian and trade-based economy of the time, where hiring laborers for agricultural work or other services was common. The biblical emphasis on fair wages underscores the value of human dignity and the importance of justice in economic dealings. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance that is hired Feminine of sakiyr; a hiring -- that is hired. see HEBREW sakiyr Forms and Transliterations הַשְּׂכִירָ֜ה השכירה haś·śə·ḵî·rāh hassechiRah haśśəḵîrāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 7:20 HEB: אֲדֹנָי֩ בְּתַ֨עַר הַשְּׂכִירָ֜ה בְּעֶבְרֵ֤י נָהָר֙ NAS: with a razor, hired from regions beyond KJV: with a razor that is hired, [namely], by them beyond INT: the Lord A razor hired regions the Euphrates 1 Occurrence |
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