Strong’s H5508

סֹחֵרֶת

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

cochereth

Pronunciation

so-kheh'-reth

Definition

Hireling, hired worker

Meaning

a, tile, for, laying borders with

Usage

The term "sochereth" refers to a female hireling or a woman who is employed for wages. In the context of the ancient Near Eastern culture, this could include various forms of labor, often related to domestic or agricultural work. The term emphasizes the temporary and transactional nature of the employment relationship.

Bible references

Esther 1:6