Hireling
Bible Usage:
- hireling used 9 times.
- First Reference: Job 7:1
- Last Reference: John 10:13
Dictionaries:
- Included in Eastons: Yes
- Included in Hitchcocks: No
- Included in Naves: Yes
- Included in Smiths: No
- Included in Websters: Yes
- Included in Strongs: Yes
- Included in Thayers: Yes
- Included in BDB: Yes
Strongs Concordance:
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Hireling
A labourer employed on hire for a limited time (Job 7:1; 14:6; Mark 1:20). His wages were paid as soon as his work was over (Leviticus 19:13). In the time of our Lord a day's wage was a "penny" (q.v.) i.e., a Roman denarius (Matthew 20:1-14).
Naves Topical Index
Hireling
Not to be oppressed
Malachi 3:5
Servant
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
Hireling
HI'RELING, noun One who is hired, or who serves for wages.
1. A mercenary; a prostitute.
HI'RELING, adjective Serving for wages; venal; mercenary; employed for money or other compensation.
A tedious crew
Of hireling mourners.
Bible Usage:
- hireling used 9 times.
- First Reference: Job 7:1
- Last Reference: John 10:13
Dictionaries:
- Included in Eastons: Yes
- Included in Hitchcocks: No
- Included in Naves: Yes
- Included in Smiths: No
- Included in Websters: Yes
- Included in Strongs: Yes
- Included in Thayers: Yes
- Included in BDB: Yes
Strongs Concordance: