1 Timothy 5:18

λέγει γὰρ ἡ γραφή Βοῦν ἀλοῶντα οὐ φιμώσεις καί Ἄξιος ὁ ἐργάτης τοῦ μισθοῦ αὐτοῦ
For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.
Word Reference
Original Word Definitions
λέγει
G3004 V-PAI-3S
legō
properly, to ___%___lay___%___ forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas G2036 and G5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while G4483 is properly to break silence merely, and G2980 means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean
  • to say, to speak
    • affirm over, maintain
      • "to teach"to exhort, advise, to command, direct"to point out with words, intend, mean, mean to say"to call by name, to call, name"to speak out, speak of, mention
γὰρ
G1063 CONJ
gar
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • for
ἡ
G3588 T-NSF
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
γραφή
G1124 N-NSF
graphē
a document, i.e., holy Writ (or its contents or a statement in it)
  • a writing, thing written
    • "the Scripture, used to denote either the book itself, or its contents"a certain portion or section of the Holy Scripture
Βοῦν
G1016
bous
an ox (as grazing), i.e., an animal of that species (___%___beef___%___)
  • an ox, a cow
ἀλοῶντα
G248 V-PAP-ASM
aloaō
to tread out grain
  • to thresh
οὐ
G3756 PRT-N
ou
the absolute negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not
  • no, not
φιμώσεις
G5392 V-FAI-2S
phimoō
to muzzle
  • to close the mouth with a muzzle, to muzzle
    • "metaphorically
    • to stop the mouth, make speechless, reduce to silence
      • "to become speechless
    to be kept in check
καί
G2532 CONJ
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
Ἄξιος
G514
axios
deserving, comparable or suitable (as if drawing praise)
  • weighing, having weight, having the weight of another thing of like value, worth as much
    • "befitting, congruous, corresponding to a thing"of one who has merited anything worthy
    • both in a good and a bad sense
ὁ
G3588 T-NSM
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
ἐργάτης
G2040 N-NSM
ergatēs
a toiler; figuratively, a teacher
  • a workman, a laborer
    • usually one who works for hire especially an agricultural worker
    one who does, a worker, perpetrator
τοῦ
G3588 T-GSM
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
μισθοῦ
G3408 N-GSM
misthos
pay for service (literally or figuratively), good or bad
  • dues paid for work
    • wages, hire
    reward: used of the fruit naturally resulting from toils and endeavors
    • in both senses, rewards and punishments
      • "of the rewards which God bestows, or will bestow, upon good deeds and endeavors"of punishments
αὐτοῦ
G846 P-GSM
autos
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • himself, herself, themselves, itself
    • "he, she, it"the same

λέγει γὰρ ἡ γραφή Βοῦν ἀλοῶντα οὐ φιμώσεις καί Ἄξιος ὁ ἐργάτης τοῦ μισθοῦ αὐτοῦ
18
For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.
Cross References

Deuteronomy 25:4

לֹֽא-תַחְסֹם שׁוֹר בְּדִישֽׁוֹ׃
4
Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn.

1 Corinthians 9:14

οὕτως καὶ ὁ κύριος διέταξεν τοῖς τὸ εὐαγγέλιον καταγγέλλουσιν ἐκ τοῦ εὐαγγελίου ζῆν
14
Even so the Lord hath ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.

1 Corinthians 9:7

τίς στρατεύεται ἰδίοις ὀψωνίοις ποτέ τίς φυτεύει ἀμπελῶνα καὶ ἐκ τοῦ καρποῦ αὐτοῦ οὐκ ἐσθίει ἢ τίς ποιμαίνει ποίμνην καὶ ἐκ τοῦ γάλακτος τῆς ποίμνης οὐκ ἐσθίει
7
Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?

Luke 10:7

ἐν αὐτῇ δὲ τῇ οἰκίᾳ μένετε ἐσθίοντες καὶ πίνοντες τὰ παρ' αὐτῶν· ἄξιος γὰρ ὁ ἐργάτης τοῦ μισθοῦ αὐτοῦ ἐστιν μὴ μεταβαίνετε ἐξ οἰκίας εἰς οἰκίαν
7
And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.

Matthew 10:10

μὴ πήραν εἰς ὁδὸν μηδὲ δύο χιτῶνας μηδὲ ὑποδήματα μηδὲ ῥάβδον· ἄξιος γὰρ ὁ ἐργάτης τῆς τροφῆς αὐτοῦ ἐστιν
10
Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat.

Deuteronomy 24:14

לֹֽא-תַעֲשֹׁק שָׂכִיר עָנִי וְאֶבְיוֹן מֵֽאַחֶיךָ אוֹ מִגֵּֽרְךָ אֲשֶׁר בְּאַרְצְךָ בִּשְׁעָרֶֽיךָ׃
14
Thou shalt not oppress an hired servant that is poor and needy, whether he be of thy brethren, or of thy strangers that are in thy land within thy gates:

Leviticus 19:13

לֹֽא-תַעֲשֹׁק אֶת-רֵֽעֲךָ וְלֹא תִגְזֹל לֹֽא-תָלִין פְּעֻלַּת שָׂכִיר אִתְּךָ עַד-בֹּֽקֶר׃
13
Thou shalt not defraud thy neighbour, neither rob him: the wages of him that is hired shall not abide with thee all night until the morning.

James 4:5

ἢ δοκεῖτε ὅτι κενῶς ἡ γραφὴ λέγει Πρὸς φθόνον ἐπιποθεῖ τὸ πνεῦμα ὃ κατῴκησεν ἐν ἡμῖν
5
Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?

Romans 9:17

λέγει γὰρ ἡ γραφὴ τῷ Φαραὼ ὅτι Εἰς αὐτὸ τοῦτο ἐξήγειρά σε ὅπως ἐνδείξωμαι ἐν σοὶ τὴν δύναμίν μου καὶ ὅπως διαγγελῇ τὸ ὄνομά μου ἐν πάσῃ τῇ γῇ
17
For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this purpose same have I raised up, thee that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.

Romans 10:11

λέγει γὰρ ἡ γραφή Πᾶς ὁ πιστεύων ἐπ' αὐτῷ οὐ καταισχυνθήσεται
11
For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

Galatians 3:8

προϊδοῦσα δὲ ἡ γραφὴ ὅτι ἐκ πίστεως δικαιοῖ τὰ ἔθνη ὁ θεὸς προευηγγελίσατο τῷ Ἀβραὰμ ὅτι Ἐνευλογηθήσονται ἐν σοὶ πάντα τὰ ἔθνη·
8
And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all be nations blessed.

Romans 4:3

τί γὰρ ἡ γραφὴ λέγει Ἐπίστευσεν δὲ Ἀβραὰμ τῷ θεῷ καὶ ἐλογίσθη αὐτῷ εἰς δικαιοσύνην
3
For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.

Romans 11:2

οὐκ ἀπώσατο ὁ θεὸς τὸν λαὸν αὐτοῦ ὃν προέγνω ἢ οὐκ οἴδατε ἐν Ἠλίᾳ τί λέγει ἡ γραφή ὡς ἐντυγχάνει τῷ θεῷ κατὰ τοῦ Ἰσραήλ λέγων
2
God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel, saying,
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