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מָהִיר H4106
H4106 is the Hebrew word מָהִיר, transliterated mâhîyr and said maw-here'. The King James Version most often renders it ready.
What it means
quick; hence, skilful.
Where it comes from
or מָהִר; from H4116 (מָהַר).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: diligent, hasty, ready.
Verses using מָהִיר
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Ezra 7:6 · KJV
This Ezra went up from Babylon; and he was a ready scribe in the law of Moses, which the LORD God of Israel had given: and the king granted him all his request, according to the hand of the LORD his God upon him.
Psalm 45:1 · KJV
My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
Proverbs 22:29 · KJV
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
Isaiah 16:5 · KJV
And in mercy shall the throne be established: and he shall sit upon it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging, and seeking judgment, and hasting righteousness.
Common questions
What does Strong's H4106 mean?
H4106 is the Hebrew word מָהִיר (mâhîyr), meaning quick; hence, skilful.
How is H4106 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it ready (2 times), diligent (1 time), hasting (1 time).
How many times does H4106 appear in the Bible?
מָהִיר (mâhîyr) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H4106 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: or מָהִר; from H4116 (מָהַר).
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