Lexicon misthóma: Hire, wages, payment, rent Original Word: μίσθωμα Strong's Exhaustive Concordance rented house. From misthoo; a rented building -- hired house. see GREEK misthoo 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. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for μίσθωμα, related concepts can be found in Hebrew terms associated with hiring or wages, such as שָׂכָר (sakar • Strong's Hebrew 7939), which means "wages" or "reward." This reflects the broader biblical theme of compensation for services or use of property, as seen in various Old Testament passages. Usage: The word μίσθωμα is used in the context of financial transactions involving the leasing or renting of property. It appears in the New Testament to describe the concept of paying for the use of a dwelling or space. Context: The Greek term μίσθωμα is found in the New Testament in the context of property rental. It is used to describe the payment made for the use of a space or dwelling. In the ancient world, renting property was a common practice, and μίσθωμα would have been a familiar term to those engaged in such transactions. The concept of renting is illustrated in the New Testament in Acts 28:30, where the Apostle Paul is described as living in a rented house: "Paul stayed there two full years in his own rented house, welcoming all who came to visit him" (BSB). This passage highlights the practical aspects of early Christian life and ministry, where financial arrangements such as renting were necessary for the spread of the Gospel and the establishment of the early church. |
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