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μισθόω G3409
G3409 is the Greek word μισθόω, transliterated misthóō. The King James Version most often renders it hire.
What it means
to let out for wages, i.e. (middle voice) to hire.
Where it comes from
from G3408 (μισθός).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: hire.
Verses using μισθόω
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 20:1 · KJV
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 20:7 · KJV
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.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3409 mean?
G3409 is the Greek word μισθόω (misthóō), meaning to let out for wages, i.e. (middle voice) to hire.
How is G3409 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it hire (1 time), hired (1 time).
How many times does G3409 appear in the Bible?
μισθόω (misthóō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3409 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3408 (μισθός).
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