HIRELING

Hireling. 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 (Lev. 19:13). In the time of our Lord a day’s wage was a “penny” (q.v.) i.e., a Roman denarius (Matt. 20:1-14).

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HIRELING. → Not to be oppressed Mal 3:5 → See SERVANT

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Job 7:1; 14:6; Isa 16:14; Mal 3:5; Joh 10:13

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hireling. Hireling, n. a mercenary, prostitue, low wretch

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Hire″ling (–lĭng), n. [[AS. hȳreling. See Hire, n., and -ling.]] One who is hired, or who serves for wages; esp., one whose motive and interest in serving another are wholly gainful; a mercenary. “Lewd hirelings.” Milton.