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hireling

HIRED SERVANT (Heb. sakir; Gk. misthotos). "hireling"

A laborer hired for a limited time (Job 7:1; 14:6; Mk 1:20), as distinguished from one belonging to his master. Naturally, as a temporary laborer, he would feel much less interest than would the shepherd or permanent keeper of the flock (Jn 10:12-13) "hireling."