Definition and Etymology:
The term "hireth" is not directly found in the Bible; however, it is a Welsh word that conveys a deep sense of longing or homesickness, often for a place or time that may never have existed. In a biblical context, this concept can be related to the spiritual longing for God, a return to righteousness, or the yearning for the heavenly home promised to believers.

Biblical Context and Themes:
While "hireth" itself is not a biblical term, the concept of longing is prevalent throughout Scripture. This longing is often directed towards God, His presence, and the fulfillment of His promises. The Bible frequently addresses the human condition of yearning for something greater than the present reality, which can be seen as a reflection of the divine image in humanity and the innate desire for communion with God.

Key Scriptures:

1. Psalm 42:1-2 :
"As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul longs after You, O God. My soul thirsts for God, the living God. When shall I come and appear in God’s presence?"
· This passage captures the essence of spiritual longing, akin to "hireth," where the psalmist expresses a deep desire for God's presence, likening it to a thirst that only God can quench.

2. Philippians 3:20-21 :
"But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables Him to subject all things to Himself, will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body."
· Here, the Apostle Paul speaks of the Christian's longing for their heavenly home and the transformation that awaits them, reflecting a deep-seated yearning for the fulfillment of God's promises.

3. Hebrews 11:13-16 :
"All these people died in faith, without having received the things they were promised. However, they saw them and welcomed them from afar. And they acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. Those who say such things show that they are seeking a country of their own. If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them."
· This passage highlights the faith-driven longing for a heavenly homeland, a theme that resonates with the concept of "hireth" as a yearning for a place of true belonging.

Theological Implications:
The concept of longing, as expressed in the idea of "hireth," underscores the Christian understanding of humanity's ultimate purpose and destiny. It reflects the belief that humans are created for relationship with God and that the fulfillment of this relationship is found in the eternal life promised through Jesus Christ. This longing is not merely a desire for personal satisfaction but a recognition of the transient nature of earthly life and the eternal significance of the spiritual journey.

Practical Application:
Believers are encouraged to embrace this spiritual longing as a catalyst for deeper faith and commitment to God. It serves as a reminder of the temporary nature of earthly struggles and the eternal hope found in Christ. Christians are called to live as "strangers and exiles" on earth, with their hearts set on the heavenly kingdom, allowing this longing to shape their values, priorities, and actions in the present world.

Footnotes
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Hireth (4 Occurrences)
...Hireth (4 Occurrences). ... Judges 18:4 And he saith unto them, 'Thus and thus hath Micah
done to me; and he hireth me, and I am to him for a priest.' (YLT). ...
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Woundeth (3 Occurrences)
... (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). Proverbs 26:10 As' an archer that woundeth all, So is he
that hireth a fool and he that hireth them that pass by. (ASV). ...
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Roughly (8 Occurrences)
... (KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV). Proverbs 26:10 A master roughly worketh every
one: he both hireth the fool and hireth passers-by. (DBY). ...
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Passers-by (9 Occurrences)
... their ways: (DBY). Proverbs 26:10 A master roughly worketh every one: he both
hireth the fool and hireth passers-by. (DBY). Ezekiel 39 ...
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Performeth (6 Occurrences)
... (KJV ASV DBY WBS). Proverbs 26:10 As an archer that woundeth all, So is he that
hireth a fool and he that hireth them that pass by. (See JPS). ...
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Stoppeth (6 Occurrences)
... (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). Proverbs 26:10 As an archer that woundeth all, So is he that
hireth a fool and he that hireth them that pass by. (See JPS). ...
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Worketh (49 Occurrences)
... of pride. (ASV). Proverbs 26:10 A master roughly worketh every one: he both
hireth the fool and hireth passers-by. (DBY). Proverbs ...
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Hiring (5 Occurrences)

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Flood (70 Occurrences)
... NIV). Proverbs 26:10 As an archer that woundeth all, So is he that hireth
a fool and he that hireth them that pass by. (See JPS). ...
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Unstable (8 Occurrences)
... Judges 9:4 and they give to him seventy silverings out of the house of Baal-Berith,
and Abimelech hireth with them men, vain and unstable, and they go after him ...
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