Hireling, Hired Servant
Hireling, Hired Servant
These were distinct from the house servants who were generally slaves. Hired servants were engaged by the day and paid at the close of the day. A servant hired by the priest was not regarded as one of the family, and was not allowed to eat of the holy things, whereas the slaves were considered a part of the family. Lev 19:13; Lev 22:10; Deu 15:18; Deu 24:14; Job 14:6; Mal 3:5. They are contrasted in the N.T. with the Shepherd who owned the sheep. Mat 20:1-8; Luk 15:17; Luk 15:19; Joh 10:12-13.