מָ֘הִ֤יר
𐤌𐤄𐤉𐤓
mahir
skilled
or מָהִר; from מָהַר; quick; hence, skilful; diligent, hasty, ready.
H4106
Proverbs 22:29 · Word #3
Lexicon H4106
| Lemma | מָהִיר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤄𐤉𐤓 |
| Transliteration | mâhîyr |
| Strong's | H4106 |
| In-context | skilled |
Morphology HAamsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H4106-01
a swift one
| Root | מהר (m-h-r) |
| Core Meanings | haste, speed, quickness, promptness, readiness |
| Semantic Range | swift, quick, speedy, prompt, ready, skilled (in the sense of quick and adept action) |
| Conceptual Significance | The term conveys more than mere speed; it often implies readiness or adeptness arising from prompt action. In wisdom and royal contexts, quickness can signal competence, diligence, and capability in service or craftsmanship. |
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine singular absolute, from the root מהר. Functions attributively or substantivally to describe a masculine noun characterized by quickness or readiness. |
| Rendering Rationale | מָהִיר is an adjective derived from the root מהר (“to hasten, be quick”). The morphology (masculine singular absolute) is reflected in the rendering "a swift one," preserving both the root sense of speed and the singular masculine form indicated by the Hebrew. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root מהר (haste, speed, quickness, promptness, readiness)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H4116-01 |
lemaher | to hasten |
H4116-02 |
maharah | Hasten! |
H4116-03 |
maharu | you (masculine plural) made swift haste |
H4118-01 |
maher | Hasten! (you, masculine singular) |
H4121-01 |
maheray | Hasty-One |
H4117-01 |
mahor | bride-price |
H4120-01 |
meherah | haste |
H4116-04 |
memaher | one who hastens |
H4116-05 |
mihar | he hastened |
H4116-06 |
mihareta | you have hastened |
H4116-07 |
miharu | they hastened |
H4116-08 |
vatemaher | and she hastened |
H4116-09 |
vayemaharu | and they hastened |
H4116-10 |
vayemaher | and he hurried |
H4116-11 |
vimaharu | and they hasten swiftly |
H4116-12 |
yemaher | he will hasten swiftly |
Word Usage (4 occurrences of H4106)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 16:5 | וּ/מְהִ֥ר | umehir | and hastening |
| Psalms 45:2 | מָהִֽיר | mahir | skillful |
| Proverbs 22:29 | מָ֘הִ֤יר | mahir | skilled |