1 Timothy 5:18

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer [is] worthy of his reward.

Complete Jewish Bible:

For the Tanakh says, “You are not to muzzle an ox when it is treading out the grain,” in other words, “The worker deserves his wages.”

Berean Standard Bible:

For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.”

American Standard Version:

For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. And, The laborer is worthy of his hire.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

For^{G1063} the scripture^{G1124} saith^{G3004}, Thou shalt^{G5392} not^{G3756} muzzle^{G5392} the ox^{G1016} that treadeth out the corn^{G248}. And^{G2532}, The labourer^{G2040} is worthy^{G514} of his^{G846} reward^{G3408}.

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Commentary for 1 Timothy 5:18

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G1063
   There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: γάρ
   Transliteration: gár
   Pronunciation: gar
   Description: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: G1124
   There are 51 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: γραφή
   Transliteration: graphḗ
   Pronunciation: graf-ay'
   Description: from γράφω; a document, i.e. holy Writ (or its contents or a statement in it):--scripture.
   
3. Strong's Number: G3004
   There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: λέγω
   Transliteration: légō
   Pronunciation: leg'-o
   Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
   
4. Strong's Number: G5392
   There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: φιμόω
   Transliteration: phimóō
   Pronunciation: fee-mo'-o
   Description: from (a muzzle); to muzzle:--muzzle.
   
5. Strong's Number: G3756
   There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: οὐ
   Transliteration: ou
   Pronunciation: ookh
   Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος.
   
6. Strong's Number: G1016
   There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: βοῦς
   Transliteration: boûs
   Pronunciation: booce
   Description: probably from the base of βόσκω; an ox (as grazing), i.e. an animal of that species ("beef"):--ox.
   
7. Strong's Number: G248
   There are 65 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀλοάω
   Transliteration: aloáō
   Pronunciation: al-o-ah'-o
   Description: from the same as ἅλων; to tread out grain:--thresh, tread out the corn.
   
8. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
9. Strong's Number: G2040
   There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐργάτης
   Transliteration: ergátēs
   Pronunciation: er-gat'-ace
   Description: from ἔργον; a toiler; figuratively, a teacher:--labourer, worker(-men).
   
10. Strong's Number: G514
    There are 148 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἄξιος
    Transliteration: áxios
    Pronunciation: ax'-ee-os
    Description: probably from ἄγω; deserving, comparable or suitable (as if drawing praise):--due reward, meet, (un-)worthy.
    
11. Strong's Number: G846
    There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αὐτός
    Transliteration: autós
    Pronunciation: ow-tos'
    Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
    
12. Strong's Number: G3408
    There are 28 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μισθός
    Transliteration: misthós
    Pronunciation: mis-thos'
    Description: apparently a primary word; pay for service (literally or figuratively), good or bad:--hire, reward, wages.