Strong's H4909 · Hebrew
מַשְׂכֹּרֶת
maskôreth · /mas-koh'-reth/
Definition
wages or a reward
KJV: reward, wages.
Root / derivation: from H7936 (שָׂכַר);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מַשְׂכֹּרֶת across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis3 verses
And Laban said unto Jacob, Because thou art my brother, shouldest thou therefore serve me for nought? tell me, what shall thy wages be?
Genesis 31:7And your father hath deceived me, and changed my wages ten times; but God suffered him not to hurt me.
Genesis 31:41Thus have I been twenty years in thy house; I served thee fourteen years for thy two daughters, and six years for thy cattle: and thou hast changed my wages ten times.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H4909 (maskôreth) mean?
wages or a reward
How many times does H4909 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H4909 (מַשְׂכֹּרֶת) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “wages.”
How is maskôreth translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H4909 is rendered as “wages” (3×), “reward” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word מַשְׂכֹּרֶת come from?
from H7936 (שָׂכַר);