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1 Timothy 5

1 Tim. 5:18 KJV (With Strong’s)

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For
gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
the scripture
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
graphe (Greek #1124)
a document, i.e. holy Writ (or its contents or a statement in it)
KJV usage: scripture.
Pronounce: graf-ay'
saith
lego (Greek #3004)
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas 2036 and 5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while 4483 is properly to break silence merely, and 2980 means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean
KJV usage: ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
Pronounce: leg'-o
Origin: a primary verb
r, Thou shalt
phimoo (Greek #5392)
to muzzle
KJV usage: muzzle.
Pronounce: fee-mo'-o
Origin: from φιμός (a muzzle)
not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
muzzle
phimoo (Greek #5392)
to muzzle
KJV usage: muzzle.
Pronounce: fee-mo'-o
Origin: from φιμός (a muzzle)
the ox
bous (Greek #1016)
an ox (as grazing), i.e. an animal of that species ("beef")
KJV usage: ox.
Pronounce: booce
Origin: probably from the base of 1006
that treadeth out the corn
aloao (Greek #248)
to tread out grain
KJV usage: thresh, tread out the corn.
Pronounce: al-o-ah'-o
Origin: from the same as 257
. And
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
b, The laborer
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
ergates (Greek #2040)
a toiler; figuratively, a teacher
KJV usage: labourer, worker(-men).
Pronounce: er-gat'-ace
Origin: from 2041
is worthy
axios (Greek #514)
deserving, comparable or suitable (as if drawing praise)
KJV usage: due reward, meet, (un-)worthy.
Pronounce: ax'-ee-os
Origin: probably from 71
of his
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
reward
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
misthos (Greek #3408)
pay for service (literally or figuratively), good or bad
KJV usage: hire, reward, wages.
Pronounce: mis-thos'
Origin: apparently a primary word
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Deut. 25:4• 4Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. (Deut. 25:4)
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Luke 10:7• 7And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the laborer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house. (Luke 10:7)

More on:

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Corn,
Ox; Oxen,
Rewards,
Scripture

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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the scripture.
Rom. 4:3• 3For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. (Rom. 4:3)
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Rom. 9:17• 17For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might show my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth. (Rom. 9:17)
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Rom. 10:11• 11For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. (Rom. 10:11)
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Rom. 11:2• 2God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel, saying, (Rom. 11:2)
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Gal. 3:8• 8And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed. (Gal. 3:8)
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James 4:5• 5Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy? (James 4:5)
Thou.
Deut. 25:4• 4Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. (Deut. 25:4)
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1 Cor. 9:9‑10• 9For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen?
 10Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope. (1 Cor. 9:9‑10)
The labourer.
Lev. 19:13• 13Thou shalt not defraud thy neighbor, neither rob him: the wages of him that is hired shall not abide with thee all night until the morning. (Lev. 19:13)
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Deut. 24:14‑15• 14Thou shalt not oppress an hired servant that is poor and needy, whether he be of thy brethren, or of thy strangers that are in thy land within thy gates:
 15At his day thou shalt give him his hire, neither shall the sun go down upon it; for he is poor, and setteth his heart upon it: lest he cry against thee unto the Lord, and it be sin unto thee. (Deut. 24:14‑15)
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Matt. 10:10• 10Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat. (Matt. 10:10)
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Luke 10:7• 7And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the laborer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house. (Luke 10:7)
• Both the Old Testament and the New are quoted as having equal authority as Scripture, to press our responsibility to help the laborer (Deut. 25:4; Luke 10:7). (“Warnings Against Worldliness and Instruction in Piety: 1 Timothy 5” by H. Smith)

J. N. Darby Translation

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for the scripture saysc, Thou shalt not muzzle an ox that treadeth out corn, and, The workman is worthy of his hired.

JND Translation Notes

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c
See Deut. 25.4.
d
See Luke 10.7.

W. Kelly Translation

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For the scripture saith, An oxa when treading out corn thou shalt not muzzle, and Worthy [is] the workman of his hire.

WK Translation Notes

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Why should they not have said "an" ox when treading out corn? The KJV is doubly at fault, "the ox that. . ."