1 Timothy 5:18
For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.1 Timothy 5:18 in the real world
In what words
- ἀλοάωaloáōto tread out grain
- βοῦςboûsan ox (as grazing), i.e. an animal of that species ("beef")
- φιμόωphimóōto muzzle
- ἐργάτηςergátēsa toiler; figuratively, a teacher
- μισθόςmisthóspay for service (literally or figuratively), good or bad
- ἄξιοςáxiosdeserving, comparable or suitable (as if drawing praise)
- γραφήgraphḗa document, i.e. holy Writ (or its contents or a statement in it)
- γάρgárproperly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with
+4 more words in this verse
The Hebrew and Greek words standing behind this verse. Word-by-word alignment comes with the interlinear.
Cross-references
Deu 25:4, 1Co 9:14, 1Co 9:7–10, Luk 10:7, Mat 10:10, Deu 24:14–15, Lev 19:13, Jas 4:5