שְׂכָרָ֜/הּ
𐤔𐤊𐤓/𐤄
sâkâr
its fare
A payment or compensation given in exchange for work, service, or some action; in broader contexts, refers to the result or consequence (positive or negative) that follows from an action. The primary lexical meaning is 'wages' or 'reward,' but it also encompasses any compensation, remuneration, or tangible or intangible benefit resulting from an agreement or performance.
Jonah 1:3 · Word #14
Lexicon H7939
| Lemma | שָׂכָר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤊𐤓 |
| Transliteration | sâkâr |
| Strong's | H7939 |
| Definition | A payment or compensation given in exchange for work, service, or some action; in broader contexts, refers to the result or consequence (positive or negative) that follows from an action. The primary lexical meaning is 'wages' or 'reward,' but it also encompasses any compensation, remuneration, or tangible or intangible benefit resulting from an agreement or performance. |
Morphology HNcmsc/Sp3fs
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | its fare |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7939-04
her wage
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular noun in construct state + 3rd feminine singular pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun שָׂכָר denotes payment or compensation arising from hiring or service. As a masculine singular construct with a 3rd feminine singular suffix, it specifies a single wage belonging to her: "her wage." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
her wage
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | The pronominal suffix refers to the ship; 'her wage' keeps the Hebrew possessive sense. P1 is accurate for the SILEX definition and context. |