Strong's H7916 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: שָׂכִיר (sâkîyr)

Pronunciation: saw-keer'

POS: saw-keer' Morph: a

Exegesis: from ;

Definition: from שָׂכַר; a man at wages by the day or year; hired (man, servant), hireling.

KJV Usage: hired (man, servant), hireling.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) hired
• 2. 1a) hired (of animal)
• 3. 1b) hireling, hired labourer (subst)
• 4. 1b1) mercenary

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G3407
• GREEK G3411

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