מָהַר (mâhar) — Endow

Hebrew word study: מָהַר (mâhar), Strong's H4117. to bargain (for a wife), i.e. to wed

HebrewStrong's H4117
Quick definition
Hebrew word
מָהַר (mâhar)
Pronounced: maw-har'

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to bargain (for a wife), i.e. to wed

Word study
Derivation: a primitive root (perhaps rather the same as H4116 (מָהַר) through the idea of readiness in assent);

KJV translation words: endow, [idiom] surely.

Where this word appears

Strong's H4117 is tagged on 2 words in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. The only verse is Exodus 22:16.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

certainly to pay the bride-price ×1he will pay the bride-price for her ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

יִמְהָרֶנָּה ×1מָהֹר ×1

Verses (all 1)

  • Exodus 22:16 — מָהֹר — certainly to pay the bride-price

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: H4116 מָהַר (mâhar).

Entries whose derivation names this word: H4119 מֹהַר (môhar).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does mâhar (H4117) mean?

To bargain (for a wife), i.e. to wed.

How is H4117 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H4117 as: endow, [idiom] surely..

How often does מָהַר (mâhar) appear?

Strong's H4117 is tagged on 2 words in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. The only verse is Exodus 22:16.