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מַכָּר H4378
H4378 is the Hebrew word מַכָּר, transliterated makkâr and said mak-kawr'. The King James Version most often renders it acquaintance.
What it means
an acquaintance.
Where it comes from
from H5234 (נָכַר).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: acquaintance.
Verses using מַכָּר
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
2 Kings 12:5 · KJV
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 12:7 · KJV
Then 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.
Common questions
What does Strong's H4378 mean?
H4378 is the Hebrew word מַכָּר (makkâr), meaning an acquaintance.
How is H4378 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it acquaintance (2 times).
How many times does H4378 appear in the Bible?
מַכָּר (makkâr) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H4378 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H5234 (נָכַר).
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