שָׂכָ֥ר
𐤔𐤊𐤓
sâkâr
reward
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.
Numbers 18:31 · Word #8
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 HNcmsa
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 | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | reward |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7939-02
wage-payment
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to hire" or "to reward" and denotes what is given as the result of hiring—compensation rendered for service. The masculine singular absolute form presents the concept as a single unit of payment or recompense. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
reward
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'Reward' is contextually the most fitting interpretation as the wages or compensation received; 'wage-payment' is awkward in SIBI-P2 for this noun. |