In the biblical context, the term "worker" encompasses a broad range of individuals engaged in various forms of labor, both physical and spiritual. The Bible provides numerous references to workers, emphasizing the dignity of labor, the importance of diligence, and the ethical treatment of workers.

Dignity of Labor

The Bible affirms the inherent dignity of work, as seen in the creation narrative where God Himself is depicted as a worker. Genesis 2:2 states, "By the seventh day God had finished the work He had been doing; so on that day He rested from all His work." This divine example sets a precedent for human labor, underscoring its value and purpose.

Diligence and Hard Work

Scripture frequently highlights the virtues of diligence and hard work. Proverbs 12:24 declares, "The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor." This proverb, among others, encourages believers to approach their work with dedication and integrity, promising rewards for those who labor earnestly.

The New Testament also reinforces this principle. In Colossians 3:23 , Paul instructs, "Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men." This exhortation elevates work to an act of worship, performed for God's glory rather than merely for human approval.

Ethical Treatment of Workers

The Bible mandates fair and just treatment of workers, reflecting God's concern for justice and compassion. In the Mosaic Law, specific instructions are given to ensure the well-being of laborers. Deuteronomy 24:14-15 commands, "Do not oppress a hired hand who is poor and needy, whether he is a brother 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."

The New Testament echoes this sentiment. James 5:4 warns, "Look, the wages you withheld from the workers who mowed your fields are crying out against you, and the cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of Hosts." This passage underscores the moral obligation to compensate workers fairly and promptly.

Spiritual Laborers

Beyond physical labor, the Bible also speaks of spiritual workers, those who labor in the ministry of the Gospel. Jesus Himself refers to this in Matthew 9:37-38 : "Then He said to His disciples, 'The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.'"

The Apostle Paul frequently uses the metaphor of labor to describe his ministry efforts. In 1 Corinthians 15:58 , he encourages believers, "Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain."

Conclusion

The biblical portrayal of workers encompasses both the physical and spiritual realms, emphasizing the dignity of labor, the necessity of diligence, and the ethical treatment of those who labor. Through these teachings, Scripture provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the role and value of workers in God's creation.6001a. amel -- a laborer, sufferer
... Word Origin from amal Definition a laborer, sufferer NASB Word Usage who suffers
(2), worker's (1), workmen's (1). 6001, 6001a. amel. 6001b . ...
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Creation's Groans and the Saints' Sighs
... We heard of abundant harvests, but we soon discovered that they were all a
dream, and that there would be scant in the worker's cottage. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 14 1868/creations groans and the saints.htm

Preface.
... In the one case the worker's communion with God tends to be sacrificed to
the work, the fountain choked for the sake of the stream. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/moule/to my younger brethren/preface.htm

Spiritual Diagnosis
... And if a man would act upon every other man, he can do so best by acting, one at
a time, upon those beside him. The true worker's world is a unit. ...
/.../berkhof/new evangelism and other papers/spiritual diagnosis.htm

The Sixth Word from the Cross
... Word expresses. It is, therefore, first, the Worker's Cry of Achievement;
and, secondly, the Sufferer's Cry of Relief. I. Christ ...
/.../stalker/the trial and death of jesus christ/chapter xix the sixth word.htm

The Observations Made by Watching Providence are Sufficient to ...
... the Father, anyone who has observed the Father's nature would have certainly known
thereby that of the Son; if, I say, it is true that the worker's nature is a ...
/.../gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/section 31 the observations made.htm

The Right to Live with the People of My Choice
... "I was thinking about Mr. Gibb[6] coming to appoint us to stations, and wondering
what my senior worker will be like ... Everybody wants a congenial fellow worker. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/williamson/have we no rights/chapter 9 the right to.htm

God's Sovereignty and Prayer
... There are other things that will happen if he prays; and will not happen if he does
not pray.' A Christian worker was impressed by these sentences as he ...
/.../pink/the sovereignty of god/chapter nine gods sovereignty and.htm

But we must Follow Our Preacher, who Can Only Turn Away with ...
... the root-difference between the two: the skillful, or right labor, that appears
at first so desirable to the Preacher, is only for the worker's own advantage ...
/.../jennings/old groans and new songs/chapter iv but we must.htm

The Holy Spirit's Chief Office
... will still do it, according to Christ's words, "He shall glorify me." My text seems
to be a silver bell, ringing sweet comfort into the dispirited worker's ear ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 40 1894/the holy spirits chief office.htm

"Alas for Us, if Thou Wert All, and Nought Beyond, O Earth"
... Ah! there is a land of rest"of perfect rest, where the sweat of labor no more
bedews the worker's brow, and fatigue is for ever banished. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 10 1864/alas for us if thou.htm

Worker's (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Worker's (1 Occurrence). Proverbs 16:26 The desire of
the working man is working for him, for his need of food is driving him on. ...
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Cloth-worker's (4 Occurrences)
Cloth-worker's. Cloths, Cloth-worker's. Cloth-working .
Multi-Version Concordance Cloth-worker's (4 Occurrences). 1 ...
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Linen-worker's (1 Occurrence)
Linen-worker's. Linen-work, Linen-worker's. Linenyarn . Multi-Version
Concordance Linen-worker's (1 Occurrence). Isaiah ...
/l/linen-worker's.htm - 6k

Stem (18 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 17:7 The stem of his spear was as long as a cloth-worker's rod, and its
head was made of six hundred shekels' weight of iron: and one went before him ...
/s/stem.htm - 13k

Thread (32 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Job 7:6 My days go quicker than the
cloth-worker's thread, and come to an end without hope. (BBE). ...
/t/thread.htm - 16k

Rod (138 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 17:7 The stem of his spear was as long as a cloth-worker's rod, and its
head was made of six hundred shekels' weight of iron: and one went before him ...
/r/rod.htm - 42k

Cloths (16 Occurrences)

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Quicker (5 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Quicker (5 Occurrences). Job 7:6 My days go quicker than
the cloth-worker's thread, and come to an end without hope. (BBE). ...
/q/quicker.htm - 7k

Linenyarn
Linenyarn. Linen-worker's, Linenyarn. Linen-yarn . Easton's Bible Dictionary
(see YARN.). Linen-worker's, Linenyarn. Linen-yarn . Reference Bible.
/l/linenyarn.htm - 6k

Linen-work (2 Occurrences)
Linen-work. Linens, Linen-work. Linen-worker's . Multi-Version Concordance ...
(BBE). Linens, Linen-work. Linen-worker's . Reference Bible.
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