Greek Word Study

The meaning of μισθόω

Understanding misthóō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

hire. - to let out for wages, i.e. (middle voice) to hire

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μισθόω

Phoneticmis-tho'-o
Transliterationmisthóō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

hire. - to let out for wages, i.e. (middle voice) to hire

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 20:1

For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard.

Word: μισθόω (misthóō)
Matthew 20:7

They say unto him, Because no man hath hired us. He saith unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard; and whatsoever is right, that shall ye receive.

Word: μισθόω (misthóō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Matthew
Book Distribution

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