Strong's H4378 · Hebrew
מַכָּר
makkâr · /mak-kawr'/
Definition
an acquaintance
KJV: acquaintance.
Root / derivation: from H5234 (נָכַר);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מַכָּר across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
2 Kings2 verses
Let the priests take it to them, every man of his acquaintance: and let them repair the breaches of the house, wheresoever any breach shall be found.
2 Kings 12:7Then king Jehoash called for Jehoiada the priest, and the other priests, and said unto them, Why repair ye not the breaches of the house? now therefore receive no more money of your acquaintance, but deliver it for the breaches of the house.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H4378 (makkâr) mean?
an acquaintance
How many times does H4378 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H4378 (מַכָּר) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “acquaintance.”
How is makkâr translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H4378 is rendered as “acquaintance” (2×).
Where does the Hebrew word מַכָּר come from?
from H5234 (נָכַר);