Original Word: מָהִיר
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: mahir
Pronunciation: mah-HEER
Phonetic Spelling: (maw-here')
Definition: Quick, skillful, prompt
Meaning: quick, skilful

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root מָהַר (mahar), meaning "to hasten" or "to be quick."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent that captures a similar sense of skillfulness or promptness is "ταχύς" (tachys), Strong's Greek #5036, meaning "quick" or "swift."

Usage: The Hebrew word "mahir" is used to describe someone who is quick or skillful in their actions or abilities. It conveys a sense of swiftness and proficiency, often in the context of wisdom or skill in a particular area.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, skill and promptness were highly valued, especially in roles that required wisdom, craftsmanship, or leadership. The ability to act quickly and effectively was seen as a sign of competence and was often associated with divine favor or blessing. The term "mahir" would have been used to commend individuals who demonstrated exceptional ability or speed in their tasks.

Word Origin
from mahar
Definition
quick, prompt, ready, skilled
NASB Translation
prompt (1), ready (1), skilled (2).

מָהִיר adjective quick, prompt, ready, skilled; — ׳סוֺפֵר מ Psalm 45:2; Ezra 7:6; בִּמְלַאכְתּוֺ ׳אִישׁ מ Proverbs 22:29; construct מְהִר צֶדֶק Isaiah 16:5 prompt in justice.

diligent, hasty, ready

Or mahir {maw-here'}; from mahar; quick; hence, skilful -- diligent, hasty, ready.

see HEBREW mahar

וּמְהִ֥ר ומהר מָ֘הִ֤יר מָהִֽיר׃ מָהִיר֙ מהיר מהיר׃ mā·hîr maHir māhîr ū·mə·hir umeHir ūməhirInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts