Lexicon
אֶשְׁכָּר
esh.kar
H0814
H:N-M Hebrew

gift

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Occurrences
2
Books
Hebrew
Language

esh.kar denotes a gift or tribute presented or returned in exchange and royal homage contexts.

The two occurrences show a gift presented or returned: merchandise is returned as a gift in Ezekiel 27:15, while kings are asked to present a gift in Psalm 72:10.

Senses in use

  1. A gift presented or returned · dominant

    In Ezekiel 27:15, the construct singular form occurs in the clause where Dedan's merchandise is returned; the APB renders the result as “they returned as your gift.” In Psalm 72:10, the absolute singular form appears in a request that kings present something; the APB renders the clause “may the kings of Sheba and Seba present a gift.”

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the relevant clauses with “gift” in both Ezekiel 27:15 and Psalm 72:10.

Passages featuring this word

Across Scripture