Original Word: מֶכֶר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: meker
Pronunciation: MEH-ker
Phonetic Spelling: (meh'-ker)
Definition: Sale, selling, merchandise
Meaning: merchandise, value

pay, price, ware

From makar; merchandise; also value -- pay, price, ware.

see HEBREW makar

Word Origin
from makar
Definition
merchandise, value
NASB Translation
merchandise (1), price (1), worth (1).

מֶ֫כֶר noun masculine^{Proverbs 31:10} merchandise, value; — ׳מ absolute Nehemiah 13:16; מִכְרָהּ Proverbs 31:10; מִכְרָם Numbers 20:19; probably also מִמְכָּרָיו (read מִמְּכָרָיו) Deuteronomy 18:8, see Di Dr; —

1 merchandise Nehemiah 13:16; value, price, of water Numbers 20:19 (JE), compare Deuteronomy 18:8 (see above); of capable woman Proverbs 31:10.

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb מָכַר (makar), which means "to sell."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek term in the Strong's Concordance is G5092 (τιμή, timē), which similarly denotes "value," "price," or "honor." This Greek term is used in the New Testament to convey the concept of worth or esteem, both in material and abstract senses. For example, in 1 Peter 1:19, it refers to the precious blood of Christ, indicating the immense value and honor attributed to His sacrifice.

Usage: The word מֶכֶר is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote the concept of merchandise or the value of goods, often in the context of buying and selling.

Context: • מֶכֶר (mekher) appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Scriptures, primarily associated with trade and commerce. It is used to describe the value or price of goods in transactions. The term underscores the economic activities prevalent in ancient Israelite society, where trade was a significant aspect of daily life.
• In Genesis 23:16, the term is used in the context of Abraham purchasing a burial site for Sarah, highlighting the importance of fair trade and the agreed value of the land: "Abraham agreed to Ephron’s terms and weighed out for him the price he had named in the hearing of the Hittites: four hundred shekels of silver, according to the current commercial standard."
• The concept of מֶכֶר is also evident in the prophetic literature, where it often serves as a metaphor for spiritual transactions or the value of wisdom and understanding, as seen in Proverbs 3:14: "for her gain is better than the gain from silver, and her profit is better than fine gold."
• The term reflects the broader biblical theme of integrity in commerce, emphasizing honest dealings and the fair valuation of goods and services.

מִכְרָ֑ם מִכְרָֽהּ׃ מֶ֑כֶר מכר מכרה׃ מכרם me·ḵer Mecher meḵer michRah michRam miḵ·rāh miḵ·rām miḵrāh miḵrāmInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts