Strong's Lexicon misthóma: Hire, wages, payment, rent Original Word: μίσθωμα Word Origin: Derived from μισθόω (misthoō), meaning "to hire" or "to rent." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of wages or hire is שָׂכָר (sakar), Strong's Hebrew 7939, which also denotes reward or payment for work. Usage: The term "misthóma" refers to the concept of payment or compensation for services rendered. It is often used in the context of wages or rent, indicating a transactional relationship where one party provides a service or use of property, and the other provides compensation. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of "misthóma" was integral to the economic and social systems. Laborers, artisans, and even soldiers were often paid wages for their work. Similarly, land and property were rented out for a fee. This term reflects the economic practices of the time, where services and goods were exchanged for monetary or material compensation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom misthoó Definition rent, a rented house NASB Translation rented quarters (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3410: μίσθωμαμίσθωμα, μισθώματος, τό (μισθόω); 1. the price for which anything is either let or hired (Herodotus, Isocrates, Demosthenes, Aelian, others; of a harlot's hire, Hosea 2:12; Deuteronomy 23:18; Micah 1:7; Proverbs 19:13; Ezekiel 16:31-34, and in classical Greek (cf. Philo in Flac. § 16 at the end)). 2. that which is either let or hired for a price, as a house, dwelling, lodging ((cf. Lightfoot's Commentary on Philip., p. 9 note 3)): Acts 28:30. From misthoo; a rented building -- hired house. see GREEK misthoo |
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