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
G3409
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |