Strong’s G3408
μισθός
Part of speech
Noun, Masculine
Transliteration
misthos
Pronunciation
mis-thos'
Definition
Reward, wages, recompense
Meaning
(a) pay, wages, salary, (b) reward, recompense, punishment.
Usage
In the New Testament, "misthos" primarily refers to the concept of a reward or wages. It is used both in a literal sense, referring to payment for work done, and in a metaphorical sense, indicating spiritual or eternal rewards. The term underscores the principle of receiving due recompense for one's actions, whether good or bad.
Bible references
Matthew 5:12;Matthew 5:46;Matthew 6:1;Matthew 6:2;Matthew 6:5;Matthew 6:16;Matthew 10:41;Matthew 10:41;Matthew 10:42;Matthew 20:8;Mark 9:41;Luke 6:23;Luke 6:35;Luke 10:7;John 4:36;Acts 1:18;Romans 4:4;1 Corinthians 3:8;1 Corinthians 3:14;1 Corinthians 9:17;1 Corinthians 9:18;1 Timothy 5:18;James 5:4;2 Peter 2:13;2 Peter 2:15