Hireling

Easton, 1897

A labourer employed on hire for a limited time (Job 7:1; Job 14:6; Mark 1:20). His wages were paid as soon as his work was over (Leviticus 19:13). In the time of our Lord a day's wage was a "penny" (q.v.) i.e., a Roman denarius (Matthew 20:1-14).