Original Word: מוֹתָר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: mothar
Pronunciation: mo-thar'
Phonetic Spelling: (mo-thar')
Definition: Abundance, excess, advantage, profit
Meaning: gain, superiority

Word Origin: Derived from the root יָתַר (yathar), meaning "to remain" or "to be left over."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4052 (περισσεύω, perisseuō) - to abound, to be in excess

- G4121 (πλεονάζω, pleonazō) - to increase, to have more than enough

Usage: The Hebrew word "mothar" generally refers to that which is left over or remains, often implying an abundance or surplus. It can also denote profit or advantage, particularly in the context of what is gained beyond necessity. In the biblical context, "mothar" is used to describe material wealth or resources that exceed basic needs, highlighting the concept of surplus or excess.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, the concept of "mothar" was significant in understanding wealth and resource management. The agrarian culture of the time placed a high value on surplus, as it provided security against future uncertainties such as famine or drought. The idea of having more than enough was often seen as a blessing from God, but it also came with the responsibility to use the excess wisely and to care for those in need.

Word Origin
from yathar
Definition
abundance, preeminence
NASB Translation
advantage (2), profit (1).

plenteousness, preeminence, profit

From yathar; literally, gain; figuratively, superiority -- plenteousness, preeminence, profit.

see HEBREW yathar

וּמוֹתַ֨ר ומותר לְמוֹתָ֑ר למותר מוֹתָ֑ר מותר lə·mō·w·ṯār lemoTar ləmōwṯār mō·w·ṯār moTar mōwṯār ū·mō·w·ṯar umoTar ūmōwṯarInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts