Strong's G3409 · Greek
μισθόω
misthoo · /mis-tho'-o/
Definition
from 3408; to let out for wages, i.e. (middle voice) to hire:--hire.
KJV: hire
Root / derivation: from 3408
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered μισθόω across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
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.
Matthew 20:7They 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3409 (misthoo) mean?
from 3408; to let out for wages, i.e. (middle voice) to hire:--hire.
How many times does G3409 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3409 (μισθόω) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “hire.”
How is misthoo translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3409 is rendered as “hire” (1×), “hired” (1×).
Where does the Greek word μισθόω come from?
from 3408