Definition and Context:
In biblical terms, "hires" generally refers to wages or payment given for services rendered. The concept of hire is often associated with labor, employment, and the fair treatment of workers. In the ancient Near Eastern context, hiring practices were integral to the economic and social structures of the time. The Bible addresses the concept of hire in various contexts, emphasizing justice, fairness, and the moral obligations of both employers and employees.

Old Testament References:
The concept of hire is frequently mentioned in the Old Testament, particularly in the context of labor and compensation. In Leviticus 19:13, the law commands, "You must not defraud your neighbor or rob him. The wages of a hired worker must not remain with you until morning." This verse underscores the importance of timely and fair payment for labor, reflecting God's concern for justice and the well-being of workers.

In Deuteronomy 24:14-15, the Israelites are instructed, "Do not oppress a hired hand who is poor and needy, whether he is one of your brothers or a foreigner residing in one of your towns. You are to pay his wages each day before sunset, because he is poor and depends on them. Otherwise, he may cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin." This passage highlights the ethical responsibility to treat workers with dignity and to ensure their immediate needs are met.

The book of Job also touches on the theme of hire. Job laments his suffering and compares it to the plight of a hired worker longing for his wages: "Like a slave he longs for shade; like a hireling he waits for his wages" (Job 7:2). This metaphor illustrates the human condition of longing and the expectation of just recompense for labor.

New Testament References:
In the New Testament, the concept of hire is addressed in the parables of Jesus. In Matthew 20:1-16, the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, Jesus illustrates the kingdom of heaven by comparing it to a landowner who hires workers at different times of the day but pays them the same wage. This parable challenges conventional views of fairness and highlights the generosity and sovereignty of God.

The Apostle Paul, in his epistles, also touches on the theme of hire. In 1 Timothy 5:18, he writes, "For the Scripture says, 'Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,' and 'The worker is worthy of his wages.'" Here, Paul affirms the principle that those who labor, particularly in ministry, deserve to be compensated for their work.

Theological Implications:
The biblical treatment of hire reflects broader theological themes of justice, mercy, and the dignity of work. The consistent call for fair treatment of workers underscores the value God places on human labor and the ethical responsibilities of those in positions of authority. The Bible's teachings on hire encourage believers to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God (Micah 6:8), ensuring that economic practices align with divine principles of righteousness and compassion.

Cultural and Historical Insights:
In ancient Israel, the economy was largely agrarian, and hiring practices were essential for the functioning of society. Laborers, often day workers, relied on daily wages for their sustenance. The biblical injunctions regarding hire reflect a concern for the vulnerable and marginalized, ensuring that they are not exploited or oppressed. These principles continue to resonate in contemporary discussions about labor rights and economic justice.

Conclusion:
The biblical concept of hire serves as a reminder of the ethical dimensions of work and compensation. It calls for a just and compassionate approach to employment, reflecting God's character and His concern for all people.(pron.) Alt. of Hirs.3496. Yathniel -- "God hires," a Levite
... 3495, 3496. Yathniel. 3497 . "God hires," a Levite. Transliteration: Yathniel
Phonetic Spelling: (yath-nee-ale') Short Definition: Jathniel. ...
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7936. sakar -- to hire
... hired. Word Origin a prim. root Definition to hire NASB Word Usage earns
(2), hire (3), hired (11), hires (2), surely hired (1). earn ...
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Matthew xx. 1, and C.
... that the Supreme Housholder, when He calls him into his Vineyard, the Church, hires
him as a Labourer; and, under that Notion only, agrees with Him for a Reward ...
/.../sermon xviii matthew xx 1.htm

Things Omitted from Mark's Gospel.
... to do as He wills with that which is His own; for, as God's Servant, He is seen
in the place of the Laborer, instead of in the position where He hires others. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/pink/why four gospels/i things omitted from marks.htm

A Disgraceful Feature of the Roman Mythology it Honours Such ...
... That achievement might well have been added to his twelve labours! The temple-warden
buys a supper for the hero, and hires Larentina to play the whore. ...
/.../tertullian/ad nationes/chapter x a disgraceful feature of.htm

I Wish Now to Review Your Sacred Rites; and I Pass no Censure on ...
... the gods? One gives Apollo to king Admetus to tend his sheep; another hires
out the building labours of Neptune to Laomedon. A well ...
//christianbookshelf.org/tertullian/apology/chapter xiv i wish now.htm

Whether a Man is Bound to Immediate Restitution, or May He Put it ...
... Now a man who hires the services of a wage-earner, must not delay compensation,
as appears from Lev.19:13, "The wages of him that hath been hired by thee shall ...
//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether a man is bound 2.htm

1 Cor. Iv. 17
... Again, the merchant is not content with sitting at home and wishing, but he first
hires a vessel, then selects sailors and rowers, then takes up money on ...
/.../homilies on the epistles of paul to the corinthians/homily xiv 1 cor iv.htm

1 Timothy iii. 10-Aug
... And if the latter hires it, the other might be said to hire it too: for
he built it, and was at pains with it, and fitted it up. ...
/.../homily xi 1 timothy iii.htm

The Eighth Commandment
... 28, &c. The devil hires such as stand idle, and puts them to the pilfering
trade. An idle person tempts the devil to tempt him. (2 ...
/.../watson/the ten commandments/2 8 the eighth commandment.htm

On the Lord's Prayer in St. Matthew's Gospel, Chap. vi. 9, Etc. To ...
... For he that hires the labourer into the vineyard owes him two things; food,
that he faint not, and his hire, wherewith he may rejoice. ...
/.../sermons on selected lessons of the new testament/sermon vi on the lords.htm

The Absurdity and Impiety of the Heathen Mysteries and Fables ...
... Accordingly she hires those handmaids, being so many in number, and calls
them Mys??, according to the dialect of the ??olians. ...
/.../clement/exhortation to the heathen/chapter ii the absurdity and impiety.htm

Hires (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Hires (2 Occurrences). Proverbs 26:10 As an archer who
wounds all, so is he who hires a fool or he who hires those who pass by. ...
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Archer (5 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Proverbs 26:10 As an archer who wounds all, so is he who hires a fool
or he who hires those who pass by. (WEB ASV BBE NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Wounds (57 Occurrences)
... (KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV). Proverbs 26:10 As an archer who wounds all,
so is he who hires a fool or he who hires those who pass by. ...
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Farmer (17 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) One who farms. 2. (n.) One who hires and
cultivates a farm; a cultivator of leased ground; a tenant. ...
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Royalty (7 Occurrences)
... the owner of a patent or a copyright at a certain rate for each article manufactured;
or, a percentage paid to the owner of an article by one who hires the use ...
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Hire (48 Occurrences)
... In Genesis 30:16 Leah hires from Rachel the privilege of having Jacob with her again,
and her conception and the subsequent birth of a son, she calls her hire ...
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Hack (1 Occurrence)
... 12. (n.) A bookmaker who hires himself out for any sort of literary work;
an overworked man; a drudge. 13. (n.) A procuress. 14. ...
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Hirelings (2 Occurrences)

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Hirest (1 Occurrence)

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Fool (95 Occurrences)
... (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Proverbs 26:10 As an archer
who wounds all, so is he who hires a fool or he who hires those who pass by. ...
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