ΜΙΣΘΩΤΗΣ, μισθωτης
MISTHŌTĒS, misthōtēs
Sounds Like: mis-THOH-tays
Translations: hireling, hired servant, hired man
From the root: ΜΙΣΘΩΤΗΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a person who works for wages, a hired laborer or servant. Unlike a slave, a hireling is not owned by their employer and works for a specific period or task in exchange for payment. The term often carries a connotation of someone who lacks the same level of commitment or care as an owner or a dedicated shepherd, as their primary motivation is the wage.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G3411 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ΜΙΣΘΩΤΑΙ — hired servant, hired man, hired laborer, a hired servant, a hired man, a hired laborer
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