Strong's H4242 · Hebrew
מְחִיר
mᵉchîyr · /mekk-eer'/
Definition
price, payment, wages
KJV: gain, hire, price, sold, worth.
Root / derivation: from an unused root meaning to buy;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מְחִיר across 14 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
14 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Kings2 verses
And Solomon had horses brought out of Egypt, and linen yarn: the king's merchants received the linen yarn at a price. And Solomon: Heb. And the going forth of the horses which was Solomon's
1 Kings 21:2And Ahab spake unto Naboth, saying, Give me thy vineyard, that I may have it for a garden of herbs, because it is near unto my house: and I will give thee for it a better vineyard than it; or, if it seem good to thee, I will give thee the worth of it in money. seem: Heb. be good in thine eyes
Proverbs2 verses
Isaiah2 verses
I have raised him up in righteousness, and I will direct all his ways: he shall build my city, and he shall let go my captives, not for price nor reward, saith the LORD of hosts. direct: or, make straight
Isaiah 55:1Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H4242 (mᵉchîyr) mean?
price, payment, wages
How many times does H4242 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H4242 (מְחִיר) appears in 14 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “price.”
How is mᵉchîyr translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H4242 is rendered as “price” (11×), “gain” (1×), “hire” (1×), “worth” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word מְחִיר come from?
from an unused root meaning to buy;