הַֽ/מַּעֲשֵׂ֜ר
𐤄/𐤌𐤏𐤔𐤓
maʻăsêr
tithe
An amount constituting one-tenth or a tithe, typically referring to the mandatory portion of agricultural produce or livestock set aside for specific religious or communal purposes. In the Hebrew Bible, מַעֲשֵׂר generally denotes the institution and act of tithing, as well as the portion itself that is separated as a tithe. Its primary application is in reference to agricultural yields, livestock, or other produce from the land as stipulated in Torah legislation. Depending on the context, it may indicate the act of setting aside a tithe, the designated portion, or the collective practice of tithing within the Israelite community.
Malachi 3:10 · Word #4
Lexicon H4643
| Lemma | מַעֲשֵׂר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤏𐤔𐤓 |
| Transliteration | maʻăsêr |
| Strong's | H4643 |
| Definition | An amount constituting one-tenth or a tithe, typically referring to the mandatory portion of agricultural produce or livestock set aside for specific religious or communal purposes. In the Hebrew Bible, מַעֲשֵׂר generally denotes the institution and act of tithing, as well as the portion itself that is separated as a tithe. Its primary application is in reference to agricultural yields, livestock, or other produce from the land as stipulated in Torah legislation. Depending on the context, it may indicate the act of setting aside a tithe, the designated portion, or the collective practice of tithing within the Israelite community. |
Morphology HTd/Ncmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | tithe |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4643-01
the tenth-portion
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine singular absolute with definite article (הַ־). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun מַעֲשֵׂר derives from the root meaning "ten" and denotes that which constitutes one-tenth. The definite article הַ־ requires the rendering "the," and the masculine singular absolute form is reflected in the singular "portion." |
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