Definition and Context: The term "workman" in the Bible generally refers to a laborer or craftsman, someone engaged in physical or skilled labor. The concept of a workman is deeply rooted in the biblical narrative, emphasizing diligence, skill, and the value of honest labor. The Bible often uses the imagery of a workman to convey spiritual truths and ethical teachings.

Biblical References:

1. Old Testament:
· In the Old Testament, workmen are frequently mentioned in the context of building and crafting. For example, in the construction of the Tabernacle, skilled workmen were called upon to execute the intricate designs given by God. Exodus 31:3-5 states, "And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, understanding, and ability in all kinds of craftsmanship, to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut gemstones for settings, and to carve wood, so that he may be a master of every craft."
· The role of workmen is also highlighted in the building of Solomon's Temple, where skilled laborers were essential. 1 Kings 5:6 notes, "So give orders that cedars of Lebanon be cut for me. My servants will work with yours, and I will pay you for your servants according to whatever you say, for you know that there is no one among us who knows how to cut timber like the Sidonians."

2. New Testament:
· The New Testament continues to uphold the value of work and the metaphor of the workman. In 2 Timothy 2:15 , Paul exhorts Timothy, "Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth." Here, the workman is a metaphor for a diligent and faithful servant of God, emphasizing the importance of rightly dividing the word of truth.
· The Apostle Paul, who was a tentmaker by trade, often used his own labor as an example of the Christian work ethic. In Acts 18:3 , it is noted, "and because he was of the same trade, he stayed with them and worked, for they were tentmakers by trade."

Theological Implications: The concept of the workman in the Bible underscores the dignity of labor and the importance of using one's skills for the glory of God. Work is seen not merely as a means of sustenance but as a form of worship and service. The diligent workman is often portrayed as a model of integrity and faithfulness, reflecting God's creative and sustaining work in the world.

Ethical Teachings: The Bible encourages believers to be diligent and honest in their work, as seen in Proverbs 22:29 : "Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men." This verse highlights the value of skill and diligence, suggesting that excellence in one's work can lead to honor and recognition.

Practical Application: Christians are called to approach their work with a sense of purpose and dedication, viewing it as an opportunity to serve God and others. Colossians 3:23 instructs, "Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men." This perspective transforms ordinary labor into a sacred duty, encouraging believers to pursue excellence and integrity in all their endeavors.4612. simikinthion -- (a workman's) apron
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There's More of God Since Jesus Went Back.
... Workman's bench and simple tools Line the walls. ... "Let the shadows veil His face If
you must, and dimly trace His workman's tunic, girt with bands At His waist. ...
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Some Man Will Say: "What Then Does it Profit a Servant of God...
... doings which he had in the world he is converted unto the spiritual life and warfare,
if it still behove him to do business as of a common workman?" As if ...
/.../augustine/of the work of monks /section 32 some man will.htm

Am I My Brother's Keeper?
... victim of the cut-down and the lockout?" "Where is thy brother?" says God again
to the unscrupulous agitator, bringing distress into many a workman's home for ...
/.../peabody/mornings in the college chapel/lxx am i my brothers.htm

That Heavenly Love is Lost in a Moment.
... though it had been brought to perfection by adding piece to piece, yet would have
perished in an instant if one little parcel of the workman's likeness had ...
/.../francis/treatise on the love of god/chapter iv that heavenly love.htm

Deborah's Song
... lordly dish. She put her hand to the nail, And her right hand to the workman's
hammer; And with the hammer she smote Sisera. She ...
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From Such Causes as These this Also Has Followed...
... 4652] the beauty of her prostituted body; Vulcan with his cap and hammer, but with
his right hand free, and with his dress girt up as a workman prepares [4653 ...
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Election Sovereign and Free, Rom. 9 21 22 23 20
... 2[[Doth not the workman's power extend O'er all the mass, which part to choose,
And mould it for a nobler end, And which to leave for viler use?]. ...
/.../watts/hymns and spiritual songs/hymn 0 122916667 election sovereign and.htm

July the Thirteenth Plain Glass
... And by choosing labouring men our Master glorified labour. He Himself had worn the
workman's dress, and the garment which the King wears becomes regal attire. ...
/.../my daily meditation for the circling year/july the thirteenth plain glass.htm

That God Alone is the Creator of Every Kind of Creature, Whatever ...
... [573] If, then, in regard to that outward form which the workman's hand imposes
on his work, we do not say that Rome and Alexandria were built by masons and ...
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Against the Platonists, who Argue from the Physical Weight of the ...
... I will not repeat what I said in the thirteenth book, [1627] that many earthly bodies,
though heavy like lead, receive from the workman's hand a form which ...
/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 11 against the platonists who.htm

Workman's (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Workman's (1 Occurrence). Judges 5:26 She put out
her hand to the tent-pin, and her right hand to the workman's...
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Hammer (15 Occurrences)
... (2.) Hebrews makabah, a stone-cutter's mallet (1 Kings 6:7), or of any
workman (Judges 4:21; Isaiah 44:12). (3.) Hebrews halmuth ...
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Workmanship (15 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The art or skill of a workman; the
execution or manner of making anything. 2. (n.) That which ...
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Workman (22 Occurrences)
... worker. 2. (n.) Hence, especially, a skillful artificer or laborer. Int. Standard
Bible Encyclopedia. WORKER; WORKFELLOW; WORKMAN. wur ...
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Kish (18 Occurrences)
... Called Cis, Acts 13:21 (RV, Kish). Noah Webster's Dictionary. (n.) A workman's name
for the graphite which forms incidentally in iron smelting. Int. ...
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Wounding (24 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Judges 5:26 She put out her hand to the tent-pin, and her right hand to the
workman's hammer; and she gave Sisera a blow, crushing his head, wounding and ...
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Anvil (1 Occurrence)
... shaped like an inverted letter L which is driven into a block of wood, or into the
ground, or into a crack between two of the stone slabs of the workman's floor ...
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Apron (1 Occurrence)
... body handkerchiefs (soudaria, rendered "napkins" Luke 19:20 John 11:44; John
20:7) or aprons." The word denotes here, probably, a workman's apron, perhaps ...
/a/apron.htm - 10k

Siege (63 Occurrences)
... 6. (n.) Hence, a continued attempt to gain possession. 7. (n.) The floor of a
glass-furnace. 8. (n.) A workman's bench. 9. (vt) To besiege; to beset. Int. ...
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Sisera (18 Occurrences)
... She stretched forth her hand to the nail, Her right hand to the workman's hammer,
And she smote Sisera; she crushed his head, She crashed through and ...
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