Greek Word Study
The meaning of “μίσθιος”
Understanding místhios reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
hired servant. - a wage-earner
G3407
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
μίσθιος
Phoneticmis'-thee-os
Transliterationmísthios
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
hired servant. - a wage-earner
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 15:17 | “And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!” Word: μίσθιος (místhios) | |
| Luke 15:19 | “And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.” Word: μίσθιος (místhios) |